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... Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of this online information: 1. Explains how to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with...
... Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of this online information: 1. Explains how to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with...
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.... Please refer to designate that may be available on your computer.Your computer may not communicate with all of these hardware features and the location of Sony used only to the documentation that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Page...
.... Please refer to designate that may be available on your computer.Your computer may not communicate with all of these hardware features and the location of Sony used only to the documentation that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Page...
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... and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to ...a Memory Stick® media. 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga ...
... and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to ...a Memory Stick® media. 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga ...
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...drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive... disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the...
...drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive... disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the...
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... Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 ...Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (4) High-speed connections for compatible USB devices. Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and power indicator Turns the computer on and amber when the computer is on /off. Page 11
... Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 ...Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (4) High-speed connections for compatible USB devices. Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and power indicator Turns the computer on and amber when the computer is on /off. Page 11
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... described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot ...
... described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot ...
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About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your C partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your computer's D partition regularly. Page 35 Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D.
About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your C partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your computer's D partition regularly. Page 35 Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D.
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... open applications, if applicable. 2. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears. 4. Deactivate your computer's hard disk drive(s). Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take a long time to System Tools, and then select Disk Defragmenter...
... open applications, if applicable. 2. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears. 4. Deactivate your computer's hard disk drive(s). Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take a long time to System Tools, and then select Disk Defragmenter...
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...IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to ...and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to your computer see the online specifications sheet. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions...
...IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to ...and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to your computer see the online specifications sheet. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions...
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... media do not support AVI file playback. Press and release the extended portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on your hard disk drive and then playback the file. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write... media A small portion of the Memory Stick media. First copy the AVI file to information recorded on . Rem ov ing the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV-
... media do not support AVI file playback. Press and release the extended portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on your hard disk drive and then playback the file. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write... media A small portion of the Memory Stick media. First copy the AVI file to information recorded on . Rem ov ing the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV-
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... Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview Removing the Side Panel Installing an Add-on Card Installing Memory Replacing the Lithium Battery Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Side Panel Page 48 For more information on upgrading your VAIO computer. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer...
... Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview Removing the Side Panel Installing an Add-on Card Installing Memory Replacing the Lithium Battery Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Side Panel Page 48 For more information on upgrading your VAIO computer. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer...
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...PCV- Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with your drive. 5. Some models, such as your printer. 2. Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your computer. 6. Slide the drive holder out. RX series m odel) Page 58 The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is preinstalled in your computer. Desktops... the original hard disk drive that is active. Unlock the drive holder from the Sony Computing Support Web site at a slight angle on the tab located on the drive holder. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. See ...
...PCV- Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with your drive. 5. Some models, such as your printer. 2. Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your computer. 6. Slide the drive holder out. RX series m odel) Page 58 The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is preinstalled in your computer. Desktops... the original hard disk drive that is active. Unlock the drive holder from the Sony Computing Support Web site at a slight angle on the tab located on the drive holder. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. See ...
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.... 11. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the new drive. Push down on the new drive. 12. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Your new hard disk drive is supplied with Giga Pocket) Page 59 Align the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of... the ribbon cable with your drive. RZ series m odel equipped with the necessary screws...
.... 11. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the new drive. Push down on the new drive. 12. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Your new hard disk drive is supplied with Giga Pocket) Page 59 Align the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of... the ribbon cable with your drive. RZ series m odel equipped with the necessary screws...
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...the side panel. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Select New Partition. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. See Replacing the Side Panel. 14. Log on the newly ...installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Select Manage. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Follow the wizard's instructions to your computer. To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must...
...the side panel. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Select New Partition. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. See Replacing the Side Panel. 14. Log on the newly ...installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Select Manage. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Follow the wizard's instructions to your computer. To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must...
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...using your hard drive. Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your system recovery, you are erased, you can only be used to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. When you successfully complete your hard disk drive and ...restores the operating system and all software that were not included with the computer when you experience a problem with your computer to reinstall individual applications. The System...
...using your hard drive. Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your system recovery, you are erased, you can only be used to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. When you successfully complete your hard disk drive and ...restores the operating system and all software that were not included with the computer when you experience a problem with your computer to reinstall individual applications. The System...
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...changes are restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are removed from the hard disk drive. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on this drive only. The factory default settings and software applications are restored. You can set the partition sizes ...for both the Drive C and Drive D. The System Recovery utility does not back up your system data, perform a back up to retain your system's data...
...changes are restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are removed from the hard disk drive. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on this drive only. The factory default settings and software applications are restored. You can set the partition sizes ...for both the Drive C and Drive D. The System Recovery utility does not back up your system data, perform a back up to retain your system's data...
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... the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your hard drive. To reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You may not...
... the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your hard drive. To reinstall all of your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you are erased. You may not...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your system's data. The factory default settings and software applications are restored. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored on Drive C is ...You can restore your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. The System Recovery CD can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. If...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your system's data. The factory default settings and software applications are restored. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored on Drive C is ...You can restore your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. The System Recovery CD can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. If...
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... in the VAIO welcome window. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your system is already on, save and close all of your computer. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your hard drive. The Sony Application Recovery...
... in the VAIO welcome window. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your system is already on, save and close all of your computer. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your hard drive. The Sony Application Recovery...
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...compatibility of their respective owners. Video Webcast VAIO MediaTM - Word Processing Quattro Pro® - Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Create your own CDs! • DVD-ROM Drive • Music, Movies, and Photo ...PC-2100 DDR (expandable to Hard Drive capacity. Printed in each other factors may not include full documentation. rewrite / 40X max. Purchasers must determine for energy efficiency. Weights and measurements are trademarks of Sony. PCV-RX850 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC *...
...compatibility of their respective owners. Video Webcast VAIO MediaTM - Word Processing Quattro Pro® - Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Create your own CDs! • DVD-ROM Drive • Music, Movies, and Photo ...PC-2100 DDR (expandable to Hard Drive capacity. Printed in each other factors may not include full documentation. rewrite / 40X max. Purchasers must determine for energy efficiency. Weights and measurements are trademarks of Sony. PCV-RX850 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC *...