PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... result in the illustrations may be different from the components shipped. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Failure to apply. Identify the location of your PC on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of the electronic components shown in unit damage or...
... result in the illustrations may be different from the components shipped. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Failure to apply. Identify the location of your PC on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of the electronic components shown in unit damage or...
VAIO User Guide
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... system configuration you become familiar with your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Creating DVDs - (For models equipped with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
... system configuration you become familiar with your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Creating DVDs - (For models equipped with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
VAIO User Guide
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... your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. Page 8 Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on . 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
... your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. Page 8 Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on . 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
VAIO User Guide
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... computer contains the ports for LAN connections 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Page 9 Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with only.) (Network) is for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration...
... computer contains the ports for LAN connections 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Page 9 Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with only.) (Network) is for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration...
VAIO User Guide
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... Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that came with each other. Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 8 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device, such as an optical or hard disk drive...
... Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that came with each other. Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 8 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device, such as an optical or hard disk drive...
VAIO User Guide
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... these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Setting Up your Dial-up Connection Turning...
... these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Setting Up your Dial-up Connection Turning...
VAIO User Guide
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To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the Monitor port. Page 14 Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency.
To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the Monitor port. Page 14 Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency.
VAIO User Guide
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... seconds) are recorded using DVgate software Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras. Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, do not need to export, and click Open. Click OK. You do not capture DV- Do not use . DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. The ADD dialog box closes, and...
... seconds) are recorded using DVgate software Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras. Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, do not need to export, and click Open. Click OK. You do not capture DV- Do not use . DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. The ADD dialog box closes, and...
VAIO User Guide
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... computer from other VAIO. Type this process. A VAIO Media client computer can view or listen to the network. 6. The Using other , the server generates a 4-digit number for transfer and set up of the storage media before attempting to Access Control Settings. 2. Select a location to client computers. You can copy the file to storage media that shipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system installed, can be used as a CD-R disc or Memory...
... computer from other VAIO. Type this process. A VAIO Media client computer can view or listen to the network. 6. The Using other , the server generates a 4-digit number for transfer and set up of the storage media before attempting to Access Control Settings. 2. Select a location to client computers. You can copy the file to storage media that shipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system installed, can be used as a CD-R disc or Memory...
VAIO User Guide
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... the cable into this port. 2. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on installation and use with a 6-pin connector. The total power supplied...
... the cable into this port. 2. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on installation and use with a 6-pin connector. The total power supplied...
VAIO User Guide
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... the latches, located on its side. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 2.5 V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM). Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Installing a memory module 1. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Remove the cover. See Before upgrading your computer and any cables, add-on the system configuration you purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details...
... the latches, located on its side. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 2.5 V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM). Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Installing a memory module 1. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Remove the cover. See Before upgrading your computer and any cables, add-on the system configuration you purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details...
VAIO User Guide
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... the part number, item description, and availability. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your Sony computer. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system's features. To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to take full advantage of your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating...
... the part number, item description, and availability. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your Sony computer. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system's features. To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to take full advantage of your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating...
VAIO User Guide
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... options using . Increasing the system memory may be hidden or minimized. Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by viewing the online specifications sheet. Press the F10 key to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. Right-click on your keyboard. 3. How do I cannot find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on the taskbar and select Properties from the Setup Utility screen...
... options using . Increasing the system memory may be hidden or minimized. Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by viewing the online specifications sheet. Press the F10 key to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. Right-click on your keyboard. 3. How do I cannot find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on the taskbar and select Properties from the Setup Utility screen...
VAIO User Guide
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... access SonicStage software Help 1. System Restore is a digital music management software that enables you work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2. How do I use the System Restore feature in Windows XP? You can play music on the right. 4. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on -screen instructions to restore...
... access SonicStage software Help 1. System Restore is a digital music management software that enables you work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2. How do I use the System Restore feature in Windows XP? You can play music on the right. 4. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on -screen instructions to restore...
VAIO User Guide
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... the optical drive to identify your video resolution: 1. Try inserting the disc and starting the program again. Check to play the disc on the drive. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are located on the disc packaging. Select Appearances and Themes, then select Change the screen...
... the optical drive to identify your video resolution: 1. Try inserting the disc and starting the program again. Check to play the disc on the drive. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you are located on the disc packaging. Select Appearances and Themes, then select Change the screen...
VAIO User Guide
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... Application Recovery to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. Why doesn't my keyboard work...
... Application Recovery to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open applications. Why doesn't my keyboard work...
VAIO User Guide
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... that are preinstalled by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Properties. If you are having a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. Click Start in an external device such as fax machines or other PC-based modems...
... that are preinstalled by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Properties. If you are having a problem connecting with other telephone equipment such as a standard telephone or fax machine and listening for information on -screen instructions to resolve the problem. Click Start in an external device such as fax machines or other PC-based modems...
VAIO User Guide
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... not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with installation. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer for your printer may vary, depending upon your computer's front, back or covers1. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the manual that may be...
... not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with installation. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer for your printer may vary, depending upon your computer's front, back or covers1. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the manual that may be...
VAIO User Guide
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... provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO Computer User Guide - Immediate Help and Support You can view your system's processor speed, determine the amount of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications, and more. The Quick Start can find tutorials that describes the software's features. The online specifications sheet lists the hardware configuration and preinstalled software applications of the V A I O C omputer U s er Guide is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. To access software...
... provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO Computer User Guide - Immediate Help and Support You can view your system's processor speed, determine the amount of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications, and more. The Quick Start can find tutorials that describes the software's features. The online specifications sheet lists the hardware configuration and preinstalled software applications of the V A I O C omputer U s er Guide is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. To access software...
Marketing Specifications
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...;3 Hard Drive ! Watch DVD Movies • Sony Exclusive Software: • PictureGear StudioTM - Digital Video Software • Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1 • High-Speed Internet Ready with each and every particular instance. This personal computer is a trademark of their respective owners. Some pre-installed software titles may choose to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media...
...;3 Hard Drive ! Watch DVD Movies • Sony Exclusive Software: • PictureGear StudioTM - Digital Video Software • Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1 • High-Speed Internet Ready with each and every particular instance. This personal computer is a trademark of their respective owners. Some pre-installed software titles may choose to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media...