User manual SONY PCV-J150 REFERENCE MANUAL

[. . . ] Notice to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machinereadable form without prior written approval. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. [. . . ] If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left, this indicates that a sub-menu of options is available. If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is another layer of options from which to select. 3 4 5 Once you select an option, press ESC to back out of each menu until you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears. To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. Configuring Your System 17 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time. 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, Control Panel, then click Power Options. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power Schemes tab displayed. 2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer. To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System Hibernate. 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 AC power. The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key. The Turn off hard disks option allows you 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® Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power. Power is reactivated when you press spacebar on the keyboard. The System hibernate option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 4 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. Click the Advanced tab. 5 Select the desired settings. Configuring Your System 19 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK. Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of reserved jumper blocks (do not change). The CMOS and Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor password or user password. The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is stored in CMOS. No other parameters are cleared. The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. ! Before opening the system, save any open files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 2 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see "Configuration Jumper" on page 62). 123 C SC MO LR = d fa jum e e ult pr 1-2 2-3 C S C a Norm l C a MO le r a le r O M04588. VSD 3 Reinstall the side panel (see "Replacing the Side Panel" on page 25). 20 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 the Windows® operating system, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 21 22 VAIO® Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 2 From the rear of the unit, remove the single screw on the right side. Slide back the panel about ½ inch, then lift out. KY0064B. VSD Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install, remove, or replace internal components such as a drive, diskette drive, or CD-RW drive. 1 2 Lay the system down on its side. Pull up and out on the two plastic tabs (1 in diagram) at the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel. Front p ne al 1 KY0091. VSD 3 Pull out the top end of the front panel to remove it. 24 VAIO® Reference Manual Replacing the Front Panel 1 2 Insert the two flat plastic tabs (located on the top of the front panel) into the slots at the top of the chassis. Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place. Front p ne al 1 KY0093. VSD Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 25 Replacing the Side Panel 1 2 Align the bottom of the side panel with the bottom of the chassis, with the side panel extending about ½ inch from the rear of the unit. Slide the side panel forward until the lip on the side panel is flush with the rear of the chassis. KY0067. VSD 3 Insert the screw (removed earlier) to secure the panel. 26 VAIO® Reference Manual 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 2 3 4 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). Locate an available expansion slot connector. [. . . ] The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other, if input is redirected) could not be found. The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or other, if input is redirected) could not be found. The secondary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. [. . . ]