PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... turned off and disconnected from the components shipped. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Remove 3 screws 2 2 1 1 Step 1. Step 3. CAUTION! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the marked screws (3) and set them out and then lift up . 9 The appearance of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to do so can result...
... turned off and disconnected from the components shipped. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Remove 3 screws 2 2 1 1 Step 1. Step 3. CAUTION! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the marked screws (3) and set them out and then lift up . 9 The appearance of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to do so can result...
PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Compress both sides of the cover and push forward while holding the front of cover 2 1 1 Step 8. [A] Reinstall the bracket enclosure being careful to damage the cables. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step ...force on the picture. Lower the cover onto the unit, Ensure that secure the Hard Drive into their original position. IMPORTANT! Pull with all 4 holes (2 on both sides of your computer. Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that ...
... [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Compress both sides of the cover and push forward while holding the front of cover 2 1 1 Step 8. [A] Reinstall the bracket enclosure being careful to damage the cables. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step ...force on the picture. Lower the cover onto the unit, Ensure that secure the Hard Drive into their original position. IMPORTANT! Pull with all 4 holes (2 on both sides of your computer. Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that ...
Quick Start Guide
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... that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15...
... that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15...
Quick Start Guide
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... drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive ...light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located...
... drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive ...light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located...
Quick Start Guide
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... for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. All products with an... i.LINK 6-pin S400 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, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 23
... for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. All products with an... i.LINK 6-pin S400 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, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 23
Quick Start Guide
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The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
Quick Start Guide
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... Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 43 You can start the...
... Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 43 You can start the...
System Reference Manual
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... Code Error Messages 67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 68 DMA Channel Assignments 69 System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310 70 System I /O and Expansion Slots 82 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 82 Hard Drives and Controller 82 Optical Drives 83 System BIOS 83 Index 85 Specifications 79 Processor ...79 Chipset ...79 PCI Bus ...79 AGP BUS...
... Code Error Messages 67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 68 DMA Channel Assignments 69 System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310 70 System I /O and Expansion Slots 82 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 82 Hard Drives and Controller 82 Optical Drives 83 System BIOS 83 Index 85 Specifications 79 Processor ...79 Chipset ...79 PCI Bus ...79 AGP BUS...
System Reference Manual
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... ASSY) to restore your Sony computer. Some models, such as Configure-toOrder (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. The Hard Drive Recovery utility is active. ! Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are...
... ASSY) to restore your Sony computer. Some models, such as Configure-toOrder (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. The Hard Drive Recovery utility is active. ! Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are...
System Reference Manual
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Removing the power supply A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off...
Removing the power supply A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off...
System Reference Manual
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ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. IDE Hard Drive [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. Other Boot Device Disabled [INT18 Device (Network)] SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled 62 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Boot Screen Boot Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) 1. Removable Device 3.
ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. IDE Hard Drive [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. Other Boot Device Disabled [INT18 Device (Network)] SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled 62 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Boot Screen Boot Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) 1. Removable Device 3.
System Reference Manual
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82 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Printer port Modem...Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives... and secondary (each supports two ATA-100 IDE drives) One 4-pin port on front panel One 6-pin port on rear panel) USB5 and USB6 (for PCV-RS320 series models only) (See online specifications sheet...
82 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Printer port Modem...Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives... and secondary (each supports two ATA-100 IDE drives) One 4-pin port on front panel One 6-pin port on rear panel) USB5 and USB6 (for PCV-RS320 series models only) (See online specifications sheet...
System Reference Manual
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... specifications audio 81 BIOS 83 chipset 79 communications 81 87 DIMM configurations 80 floppy disk drive and controller 82 graphics 80 hard drives and controllers 82 I/O and expansion slots 82 L2 cache 80 memory module 80 optical drives 83 PCI bus 79 processor 79 system BIOS 83 status and error messages 68 supervisor password...
... specifications audio 81 BIOS 83 chipset 79 communications 81 87 DIMM configurations 80 floppy disk drive and controller 82 graphics 80 hard drives and controllers 82 I/O and expansion slots 82 L2 cache 80 memory module 80 optical drives 83 PCI bus 79 processor 79 system BIOS 83 status and error messages 68 supervisor password...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Page 43 Click Save. Click Menu. 2. To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1.
Page 43 Click Save. Click Menu. 2. To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from these sources into your optical drive and check in the songs to your computer's hard drive, using a USB cable - Connect your external device, such as a Network Walkman® or CLIÉ Handheld, to your VAIO computer ...and check in songs to bring music from many different sources. Audio CDs - Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to your computer's hard drive. From external devices1 using Electronic Music Distribution services. ...
... VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from these sources into your optical drive and check in the songs to your computer's hard drive, using a USB cable - Connect your external device, such as a Network Walkman® or CLIÉ Handheld, to your VAIO computer ...and check in songs to bring music from many different sources. Audio CDs - Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to your computer's hard drive. From external devices1 using Electronic Music Distribution services. ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you can burn the songs to your computer, you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws . From your computer's hard drive. Page 56
Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you can burn the songs to your computer, you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws . From your computer's hard drive. Page 56
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... to place the selected pictures into an organized slide show, customizing the Slideshow settings with the selected source's contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on your computer's hard drive or from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. To organize your ImageStation® account. From the thumbnail view, click to select several pictures. Use this...
... to place the selected pictures into an organized slide show, customizing the Slideshow settings with the selected source's contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on your computer's hard drive or from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. To organize your ImageStation® account. From the thumbnail view, click to select several pictures. Use this...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera. DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80
Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera. DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... instructions to complete your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Click Start...hard disk drive, your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 120 Replacing the original hard disk drive If you are not able to access the Sony...
... instructions to complete your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Click Start...hard disk drive, your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 120 Replacing the original hard disk drive If you are not able to access the Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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...shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to connect. Intel and Pentium are approximate. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in U.S.A. 5/03 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RS310 PROCESSOR Intel®...additional upgrade. 3 5GB of Hard Disk space is a trademark of Sony used only to DVD, SonicStage Mastering Studio, and VAIO are trademarks of non-Sony products you and may make any warranty or representation with respect to Hard Drive capacity. Software titles pre-...
...shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to connect. Intel and Pentium are approximate. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in U.S.A. 5/03 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RS310 PROCESSOR Intel®...additional upgrade. 3 5GB of Hard Disk space is a trademark of Sony used only to DVD, SonicStage Mastering Studio, and VAIO are trademarks of non-Sony products you and may make any warranty or representation with respect to Hard Drive capacity. Software titles pre-...