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Home Networking Solutions Using the HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO® Computers The information contained in this manual supercedes related information and instructions that may be contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).
Home Networking Solutions Using the HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO® Computers The information contained in this manual supercedes related information and instructions that may be contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).
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... EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of their respective owners... be identical to make any machine-readable form without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without...
... EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of their respective owners... be identical to make any machine-readable form without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without...
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...install additional software on your home computers to link your home. You can use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on how to create a network. Advancements in your Sony VAIO® computers, using HomePNA technology: ❑... No new wiring is in a network, they can connect up and running. This manual provides information on your VAIO computer(s) to use the same phone line for any compatible ...
...install additional software on your home computers to link your home. You can use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on how to create a network. Advancements in your Sony VAIO® computers, using HomePNA technology: ❑... No new wiring is in a network, they can connect up and running. This manual provides information on your VAIO computer(s) to use the same phone line for any compatible ...
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... Sharing screen, select the Yes option. From the wizard's Establishing Internet Connection screen, you can restrict Internet access for the other linked computers to independently connect to provide your VAIO computer. From the drop-down list, select "BCM HPNA 10Mbps NIC." Establishing Internet connection screen (Home Networking Wizard) 16 If you select the... Networking Wizard) 5 Click Next. If you use a dial-up method with the HomePNA modem, you can choose the Yes option to enable the other linked computers until you manually connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer.
... Sharing screen, select the Yes option. From the wizard's Establishing Internet Connection screen, you can restrict Internet access for the other linked computers to independently connect to provide your VAIO computer. From the drop-down list, select "BCM HPNA 10Mbps NIC." Establishing Internet connection screen (Home Networking Wizard) 16 If you select the... Networking Wizard) 5 Click Next. If you use a dial-up method with the HomePNA modem, you can choose the Yes option to enable the other linked computers until you manually connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer.
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... vary, based on the operating system in this manual. You can connect to the individual computer. If any computer running the Windows® 98 operating system, you can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When you configure your home network... consult the documentation that all linked computers use the same workgroup name with computers that run various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. However, Sony recommends that accompanied the specific computer(s) and the specific HomePNA device(s). Naming your computers by location or function is set...
... vary, based on the operating system in this manual. You can connect to the individual computer. If any computer running the Windows® 98 operating system, you can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When you configure your home network... consult the documentation that all linked computers use the same workgroup name with computers that run various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. However, Sony recommends that accompanied the specific computer(s) and the specific HomePNA device(s). Naming your computers by location or function is set...
System Reference Manual
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...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of their respective owners. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer....PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 Serial Number ii This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Intel, and Pentium are located on the back of Intel Corporation. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL...
...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of their respective owners. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer....PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 Serial Number ii This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Intel, and Pentium are located on the back of Intel Corporation. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL...
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...or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with cables, connected to operate this computer product. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to peripherals, that to radio and television reception....PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are designed to radio communications. Operation with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to radio and television reception. Operation with FCC Class B limits may result in a particular installation. Only peripherals (such as computer...
...or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with cables, connected to operate this computer product. All cables used in this manual could void your authority to peripherals, that to radio and television reception....PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are designed to radio communications. Operation with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to radio and television reception. Operation with FCC Class B limits may result in a particular installation. Only peripherals (such as computer...
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xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 47 Connectors and Headers 48 Front Panel Header 48 Floppy Disk Drive Header 49 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 50 PCI Slots 51 ...
xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 47 Connectors and Headers 48 Front Panel Header 48 Floppy Disk Drive Header 49 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 50 PCI Slots 51 ...
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xiv VAIO® System Reference Manual Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 94 Hard Drives and Controllers 94 Optical Drives 95 System BIOS 96 Index 97
xiv VAIO® System Reference Manual Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 94 Hard Drives and Controllers 94 Optical Drives 95 System BIOS 96 Index 97
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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 the appropriate section 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 the appropriate section of the VAIO® computer.
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... is 150 KBps). The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps). ***The maximum CD-R writing speed is 12X (1X = 150 KBps). 4 VAIO® System Reference Manual ** Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track (the...
... is 150 KBps). The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps). ***The maximum CD-R writing speed is 12X (1X = 150 KBps). 4 VAIO® System Reference Manual ** Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track (the...
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... activity. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off or in Stand by mode, ready to use. On (blue) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode. 6 VAIO® System Reference Manual Indicators Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access...
... activity. On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off or in Stand by mode, ready to use. On (blue) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode. 6 VAIO® System Reference Manual Indicators Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access...
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10 VAIO® System Reference Manual Icon Description Line In jack (audio) Mic (microphone) jack Line jack (for telephone line from service jack) Telephone (for telephone)
10 VAIO® System Reference Manual Icon Description Line In jack (audio) Mic (microphone) jack Line jack (for telephone line from service jack) Telephone (for telephone)
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12 VAIO® System Reference Manual Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. 13 25 14 1 Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port. 10 15 5 11 1 6
12 VAIO® System Reference Manual Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. 13 25 14 1 Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port. 10 15 5 11 1 6
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... conditions and proper connections. Ethernet On back of the system can supply power from the computer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The 4-pin i.LINK port at ... or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 14 VAIO® System Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Port The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of ...system The 6-pin port supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of Sony used to connect ...
... conditions and proper connections. Ethernet On back of the system can supply power from the computer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The 4-pin i.LINK port at ... or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 14 VAIO® System Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Port The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of ...system The 6-pin port supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of Sony used to connect ...
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... from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. Use the up and down arrow keys to access a sub-menu. 18 VAIO® System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup ... BIOS settings). ! from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F2. 3 The AwardBIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Once an item is available. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down...
... from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. Use the up and down arrow keys to access a sub-menu. 18 VAIO® System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup ... BIOS settings). ! from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F2. 3 The AwardBIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Once an item is available. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down...
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... name, and then click OK. The System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you click the left mouse button or press spacebar on AC power. 20 VAIO® System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of ...inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes into the hibernate state. Power is running on AC power. Power is running...
... name, and then click OK. The System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you click the left mouse button or press spacebar on AC power. 20 VAIO® System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of ...inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes into the hibernate state. Power is running on AC power. Power is running...
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22 VAIO® System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.
22 VAIO® System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.
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24 VAIO® System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Rotate top out a few inches, then lift out Pull tab towards rear to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the side cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the side cover.
24 VAIO® System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Rotate top out a few inches, then lift out Pull tab towards rear to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the side cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the side cover.