Sony PCV-L600S - Vaio Slimtop Computer driver and firmware
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Reference Manual - Page 2
... located on the back of your VAIO computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S
Serial Number
WARNING
u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose your VAIO computer to rain or moisture.
u Never install modem or telephone
wiring during a lightning storm...
Reference Manual - Page 25
... support or service technician.
! Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the
power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord.
Clear CMOS Jumper The Clear CMOS jumper provides two modes of operation: Normal mode, and Clear CMOS mode.
Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility...
Reference Manual - Page 27
Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components.
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
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Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on
page 20).
2 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector...
Reference Manual - Page 31
... Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on
page 20).
2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis. 4 Remove the add-in card from the PCI...
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Installing System Memory
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.
1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
"Removing a Memory Module" on page 30).
2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package...
Reference Manual - Page 102
... Computer Reference Manual
Drives and Controllers
Diskette controller Diskette drive EIDE controller
IDE hard drive*
CD-ROM drive
765A-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte)
1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD
Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/ 33 Mode drives
PCV-L400: 6.4 GByte PCV-L600/PCV-L600S: 10.8 GByte CD-ROM disc: 24X (maximum performance)†
* Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 2
.... All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop, Ergo-Angle, AutoAlert, VAIO Smart, Memory Stick, Digital Media Park, Mavica, and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony. Windows and the Windows logo are registered...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 3
... 14 Registering Windows® 98 15 Registering Your Computer 16 Using the Programmable Power Keys (PPK 17 Using Memory Stick Media 23 Using PC Cards 25 Using the Standby Function 27 Shutting Down Your Computer 28 Using the System Recovery CD(s 30 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 32 About the Software on Your Computer 33 For Answers to Your Software Questions 37...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 4
... audio and video quality: High-fidelity 3D audio system and high-powered 3D graphics (AGP) enable you to take advantage of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations.
† Available only with the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer.
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VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 5
... hours or 60 days after signing up-whichever occurs first.
u Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.
u Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
u Communications: Access popular online services, browse the Internet, send faxes, and more.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 7
...statement. u The Microsoft® Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system.
Recovery CDs u System Recovery CD(s) u Application Recovery CD(s)
Other u Setting up your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer (poster) or Setting up
your VAIO Slimtop Computer (poster) u Packet containing special product offers
Software CDs u Microsoft® Encarta...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 15
... manual.
2 Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup
Wizard screen.
3 Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone,
Date, and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen.
4 Registering your computer: For details on registering your computer,
see "Registering Your Computer" on page 16. You can also sign up for 100 free hours of Internet service...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 17
... favorite applications easily. Each Programmable Power Key (PPK) on your VAIO Smart Convertible Keyboard comes programmed to launch a preset application with a single press of the key. If you wish, you can use the PPK Setup software to change the Programmable Power Keys' preset functions. The PPK Setup software also allows you to set your computer's internal timer to launch...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 21
..., click the PPK icon in the Windows task tray.
Some e-mail applications are programmed to ask for a password before downloading mail. If your e-mail software has this feature, PPK may not be able to download your mail successfully. You can solve this problem by setting your e-mail software to remember your password rather than prompting you for it.
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PPK Setup Software Restrictions
If you use software that uses a phone line u The computer may not be able to disconnect the phone line due to
communication and server conditions. u Be sure to monitor the status of the software when running PPK
Setup, and manually disconnect the phone line if you notice a malfunction. Furthermore, when using the timer to...
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Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem.
Use the ...
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Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
The Application Recovery CD(s) allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire contents ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 34
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VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 36
... individual applications and device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files.
System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.