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... Headers 48 Front Panel Header 48 Floppy Disk Drive Header 49 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 50 PCI Slots 51 AGP Slot 52 IDE Headers 53 Keyboard and Mouse Ports 54 USB Ports, USB Header, and Ethernet Port 55 Printer, Monitor, and i.LINK Connectors 57 i.LINK Header 60 Serial Port, Headphones, Line... 39 Covering an Open I/O Slot 40 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 41 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 46 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... Headers 48 Front Panel Header 48 Floppy Disk Drive Header 49 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 50 PCI Slots 51 AGP Slot 52 IDE Headers 53 Keyboard and Mouse Ports 54 USB Ports, USB Header, and Ethernet Port 55 Printer, Monitor, and i.LINK Connectors 57 i.LINK Header 60 Serial Port, Headphones, Line... 39 Covering an Open I/O Slot 40 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 41 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 46 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO® System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Serial Ports The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. 1 6 9 5 They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Two USB ports are located at the front and one at the rear of the system. Identifying Components 11 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Serial Ports The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. 1 6 9 5 They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female ports. 2 3 1 4 6 5 USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Two USB ports are located at the front and one at the rear of the system. Identifying Components 11 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
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...press spacebar on AC power. The System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer is running on AC power. 20 VAIO® System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you... want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on the keyboard. The System stand by option allows you ...
...press spacebar on AC power. The System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer is running on AC power. 20 VAIO® System Reference Manual The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you... want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on the keyboard. The System stand by option allows you ...
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... component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Processor Memory CPU Fan CPU Therm Keyboard, Mouse USB1, Ethernet Printer (top) Monitor, i.LINK i.LINK Header (to front panel) Serial (top) Mic in, Line in, Line out Aux-In (not used) CD...
... component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Processor Memory CPU Fan CPU Therm Keyboard, Mouse USB1, Ethernet Printer (top) Monitor, i.LINK i.LINK Header (to front panel) Serial (top) Mic in, Line in, Line out Aux-In (not used) CD...
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Mouse 1 6 2 5 3 4 1 6 2 5 3 4 Keyboard Keyboard and Mouse Ports Pin Signal Name 1 DATA 2 NC 3 LOGIC GND 4 +5V (fused) 5 CLOCK 6 NC 54 VAIO® System Reference Manual Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard port and the mouse port are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) ports. They have identical pinouts.
Mouse 1 6 2 5 3 4 1 6 2 5 3 4 Keyboard Keyboard and Mouse Ports Pin Signal Name 1 DATA 2 NC 3 LOGIC GND 4 +5V (fused) 5 CLOCK 6 NC 54 VAIO® System Reference Manual Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard port and the mouse port are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) ports. They have identical pinouts.
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...IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use. 84 VAIO® System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in ...CMOS checksum error. The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or other , if input is already in use. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is redirected) could not be found . A device has requested a resource that is redirected) could not be ...
...IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use. 84 VAIO® System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in ...CMOS checksum error. The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or other , if input is already in use. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is redirected) could not be found . A device has requested a resource that is redirected) could not be ...
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Miscellaneous Technical Information 89 IRQ Settings IRQ Settings 00 System timer 01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 02 Programmable interrupt controller 03 BCM HPNA 10Mbps NIC* 03 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 03 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ ...
Miscellaneous Technical Information 89 IRQ Settings IRQ Settings 00 System timer 01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 02 Programmable interrupt controller 03 BCM HPNA 10Mbps NIC* 03 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 03 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ ...
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See BIOS CMOS Clear configuration jumper 68 codes, beeps 83 COM1 port - See SERIAL connector communications, specifications 93 computer lithium battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 68 configuring BIOS setup utility 18 power management 19 connectors 4-pin on modem card 70, 71 AGP... 52 CD-In 65 fan 64 i.LINK 7, 57 IDE 53 KEYBOARD 54 line 70, 71 modem card 70, 71 MONITOR 57 MOUSE 54 ...
See BIOS CMOS Clear configuration jumper 68 codes, beeps 83 COM1 port - See SERIAL connector communications, specifications 93 computer lithium battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 68 configuring BIOS setup utility 18 power management 19 connectors 4-pin on modem card 70, 71 AGP... 52 CD-In 65 fan 64 i.LINK 7, 57 IDE 53 KEYBOARD 54 line 70, 71 modem card 70, 71 MONITOR 57 MOUSE 54 ...
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...VAIO® System Reference Manual drives IDE connectors 53 installing additional 3.5-inch drive 41 DVD-ROM drive performance of 9 IDE connectors 53 IEEE1394 - See front panel header HEADPHONES connector 13, 61 I i.LINK connector 7, 14, 57 I/O address map 86 slot specifications 93 I/O connectors Ethernet 55 HEADPHONES 13, 61 i.LINK 14 KEYBOARD...See i.LINK installing 3.5-inch hard disk drive 41 add-in card 26 system memory 34 interference v IRQ settings 89 K KEYBOARD connector 11, 54 L L2 cache specifications 92 LINE IN connector 13, 61 lithium battery disposal vii replacing 31 safety ...
...VAIO® System Reference Manual drives IDE connectors 53 installing additional 3.5-inch drive 41 DVD-ROM drive performance of 9 IDE connectors 53 IEEE1394 - See front panel header HEADPHONES connector 13, 61 I i.LINK connector 7, 14, 57 I/O address map 86 slot specifications 93 I/O connectors Ethernet 55 HEADPHONES 13, 61 i.LINK 14 KEYBOARD...See i.LINK installing 3.5-inch hard disk drive 41 add-in card 26 system memory 34 interference v IRQ settings 89 K KEYBOARD connector 11, 54 L L2 cache specifications 92 LINE IN connector 13, 61 lithium battery disposal vii replacing 31 safety ...
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... 65 configuration jumper 68 fan connectors 64 floppy disk drive connector 49 front panel header 48 HEADPHONES connector 61 i.LINK connector 57 IDE connectors 53 KEYBOARD connector 54 LINE IN connector 61 memory module connector 50 MIC connector 61 MONITOR connector 57 MOUSE 54 PCI slot connectors 51 PRINTER connector 57...
... 65 configuration jumper 68 fan connectors 64 floppy disk drive connector 49 front panel header 48 HEADPHONES connector 61 i.LINK connector 57 IDE connectors 53 KEYBOARD connector 54 LINE IN connector 61 memory module connector 50 MIC connector 61 MONITOR connector 57 MOUSE 54 PCI slot connectors 51 PRINTER connector 57...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... inches directly in a relaxed position when you for purchasing your computer. Welcome Thank you are using the keyboard-not angled up or down. Use a stable work surface - Use the palmrest only briefly, for your Sony VAIO® computer! Leave at the same level as the keyboard. Sit with the top of you . Choosing an Ergonomic Location...
... inches directly in a relaxed position when you for purchasing your computer. Welcome Thank you are using the keyboard-not angled up or down. Use a stable work surface - Use the palmrest only briefly, for your Sony VAIO® computer! Leave at the same level as the keyboard. Sit with the top of you . Choosing an Ergonomic Location...
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for compatible USB devices. 18 Back panel (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460) KEYBOARD MOUSE USB MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2® keyboard port Connection for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
VAIO® Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for compatible USB devices. 18 Back panel (PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460) KEYBOARD MOUSE USB MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2® keyboard port Connection for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
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... setting displays, press Enter. 7 Press F10 to Save and Exit. From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the Setup Utility screen. 4...CD-RW drive tray does not open. ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click My Computer on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to ...
... setting displays, press Enter. 7 Press F10 to Save and Exit. From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the Setup Utility screen. 4...CD-RW drive tray does not open. ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use the My Computer icon 1 Click My Computer on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the shortcut menu. ✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to ...
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... its location. 1 Right-click on the desktop. 1 Turn off your computer. Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that the keyboard is plugged into a double arrow cursor. ...please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer (PCVRX450/PCV-RX460). The Windows taskbar may also help. Restart your device. 82 Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. VAIO® Computer User Guide Topic: My keyboard does not work. ❑ Check that are not...
... its location. 1 Right-click on the desktop. 1 Turn off your computer. Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that the keyboard is plugged into a double arrow cursor. ...please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer (PCVRX450/PCV-RX460). The Windows taskbar may also help. Restart your device. 82 Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. VAIO® Computer User Guide Topic: My keyboard does not work. ❑ Check that are not...
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... circuits in your computer. ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Notes on loose surfaces (such as rugs or blankets) or near your computer. Do not place your computer on Use ❑ Do not place electronic equipment near materials (such as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer. ❑ Should...
... circuits in your computer. ❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Notes on loose surfaces (such as rugs or blankets) or near your computer. Do not place your computer on Use ❑ Do not place electronic equipment near materials (such as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer. ❑ Should...
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..., ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. VAIO® Computer User Guide Model Connection Capabilities (Rear) Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX450 PCV-RX460 USB port (1) PS/2® keyboard port Mouse Port VGA monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port Headphones Line...
..., ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. VAIO® Computer User Guide Model Connection Capabilities (Rear) Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-RX450 PCV-RX460 USB port (1) PS/2® keyboard port Mouse Port VGA monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) port Headphones Line...
Marketing Specifications
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...Wordperfect® Quicken® 2001 New User Edition Microsoft® Outlook® Express VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Tomb Raider Chronicles Online Center America Online®** CompuServe® 2000** EarthLink TotalAccess... Software titles pre-installed on display. ©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of the International Energy Star Program for themselves... • 40 GB†† Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive • 16X max. PCV-RX450 Sony VAIO PC ➢ DVD and CD-RW Dual Drives ➢ Movie Editing and Video Email ...
...Wordperfect® Quicken® 2001 New User Edition Microsoft® Outlook® Express VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Tomb Raider Chronicles Online Center America Online®** CompuServe® 2000** EarthLink TotalAccess... Software titles pre-installed on display. ©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of the International Energy Star Program for themselves... • 40 GB†† Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive • 16X max. PCV-RX450 Sony VAIO PC ➢ DVD and CD-RW Dual Drives ➢ Movie Editing and Video Email ...