International Model S400 Illust : PCG-SR9G This manual and the constituent data may not be replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation. NOTEBOOK COMPUTER English Sony Corporation 2000G1605-1 Printed in U.S.A.
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Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside operating and the service instructions.
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS 2-1. Precautions This self-diagnostic material summarizes the items to be checked and the self-tests to be performed using the main unit, FDD & CD-ROM drives, and port replicator. 2-2. Necessary Tools • PCG-SR series main unit •...
2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions • Check ROM Information... Displays the model information, serial number, BIOS and other information saved in the BIOS ROM. Does not test whether or not the personal computer is normal. • Battery test... Tests the battery as to whether the battery is attached or removed, the main power is supplied from an AC power adapter or not, and the battery is charged or discharged.
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• Main Memory test... Tests the main memory. The Main Memory test contains the following three test menus. Select the desired menu that suits your need. The test is exited automatically when the respective test items end normally. • Fast: Tests once.
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• IEEE 1394 Interface test... Performs the 1394 communication test. Another personal computer to communicate with is necessary for this test. The models released from the year 2000 have already been confirmed that they do not cause any problems regarding the IEEE1394 interface.
CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description 4-646-973-01 DUCT (L) A-8056-816-A SWX-55 COMPL 1-529-660-21 SPEAKER, (2.0CM) * 33 4-647-538-01 COOLING (1) NOTE: 4-644-492-31 ACE (M2X4), LOCK 1-792-891-11 FFC (MBX-34-SWX-55) • The mechanical parts with no reference number in the X-4622-725-1 ESCUTCHEON (LF) ASSY 4-648-320-11 TAPPING (M2) The components identified by mark 0 or...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page CHAPTER 1. SPECIFICATIONS ......... 1-1 CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW 2-1. Locating Controls and Connectors ........2-1 CHAPTER 3. SERVICE INFORMATION 3-1. Install Procedure after the Hard Disk is Replaced ..... 3-1 — 2 — PCG-SR9G SR9G/T (I)
CHAPTER 1. SPECIFICATIONS Extracted from PCG-SR9G Series User Guide (4-647-720-11 (1)). LCD display mode Specifications 1024 × 768 dot (approx. 16,770,000 colors.) 800 × 600 dot (approx. 16,770,000 colors.) 640 × 480 dot (approx. 16,770,000 colors.) Processor based on graphic accelerator dithering ®...
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Storage humidity PC card slot 10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C) Type I/ II, Cardbus compatible (1) (hygrometer reading of less than 95°F (35°C)) Dimensions Memory Stick slot Approx. 259 × 23.7-32.1 × 209 mm (W × H × D) 10pin (1) Weight Approx.
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Battery Output voltage 11.1V, 3,600 mAh Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour) Operating humidity 20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95°F (35°C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84°F (29°C)) Storage temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) (temperature...
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW 2-1. Locating Controls and Connectors Extracted from PCG-SR9G Series User Guide (4-647-720-11 (1)). Locating Controls and Connectors Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for related information. Front 1 1 Power indicator (page 16) 9 LCD Screen (page 30, 61) Battery indicator q;...
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Left DC IN connector (page 15) 2 Air vent External display connector USB connector 5 MEMORY STICK slot 6 MEMORY STICK eject button PCG-SR9G SR9G/T (I)
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Right 1 i Headphone connector S400 i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector 2 m Microphone / o Line in connector Modular connenctor (PCG-SR9G/T only) 3 Jog Dial control 4 PC card eject button 5 PC card slot PCG-SR9G SR9G/T (I)
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Back 1 Battery connector Bottom 1 Battery lock lever (page 14) 2 Battery release lever 3 Air vent PCG-SR9G SR9G/T (I) (END)
• If you recover the hard disk, it means that you remove all the data on the hard disk drive. Before you start to recover, create the backup copy of important data. • The second Sony Product Recovery CD-ROM (Vol.2 of 2) contains software drivers and others. It is not required for reconfiguring your computer.
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See “ Using the CD-ROM Drive” in the online manual for details. CD-ROM drive PCGA-CD51 Series To PC card slot (optional) SONY logo side Connect the AC adapter to your computer. Power switch AC adapter DC IN To AC wall oulet...
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When the recovery is complete, follow the screen messages to shut down your computer, then restart it. The second Sony Product Recovery CD-ROM (Vol.2 of 2) contains software drivers and others. It is not required for reconfiguring your computer. PCG-SR9G...