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... an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ...132 On Handling the LCD Screen ...133 On Using...
... an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ...132 On Handling the LCD Screen ...133 On Using...
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... install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest ...that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
... install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest ...that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors ...
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... sources before attempting to install it in the computer. ! n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). Contact the manufacturer of...
... sources before attempting to install it in the computer. ! n 126 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 185). Contact the manufacturer of...
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See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 127 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2).
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. 4 Wait until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 127 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Unscrew the three screws (1) and remove the hard disk bay cover (2).
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6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 128 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside.
6 Unscrew the three screws (3) securing the drive holder. n 128 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Pull out the drive holder (4) from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside.
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A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. ! Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws.
A new hard disk drive comes with the screws. ! Be sure to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 9 Secure the drive to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! n 129 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into place and secure it with the necessary screws.
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... area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 ...Storage. 4 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 131 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The New Partition wizard window appears....
... area of the disk. 6 Right-click the area and select New Partition. The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select Initialize Disk. 5 ...Storage. 4 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (disk label identified with administrator rights. 2 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. n 131 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it . The New Partition wizard window appears....
Safety Information / Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité
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...which is prohibited. Use of Sony Corporation used only to designate that are available to the documentation that came with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners....computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. All other . Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO...
...which is prohibited. Use of Sony Corporation used only to designate that are available to the documentation that came with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners....computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. All other . Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO...