VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to do so can result in the illustrations may be with its inside facing to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of the hard drive... not affect the accuracy of these procedures. P/N 994629200 Rev. C 1/2 Place your desktop computer on a solid surface with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply. [2] Left Side Panel Step 1. Step 2. The PC...
VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to do so can result in the illustrations may be with its inside facing to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of the hard drive... not affect the accuracy of these procedures. P/N 994629200 Rev. C 1/2 Place your desktop computer on a solid surface with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply. [2] Left Side Panel Step 1. Step 2. The PC...
VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... position of the unit. IMPORTANT! Return the old hard drive to disconnect the serial ATA cable [1] and power cable [2] from the hard drive. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the drive inside the bracket enclosure with equal force on each ...hard drive inside the bracket. Pull with all 4 holes (2 on both sides of each side) are in place. [1] Step 9. Proceed to Sony following the included shipping instructions. Reinstall side panel removed in alignment. Connect your PC and continue with the recovery instructions. VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive...
... position of the unit. IMPORTANT! Return the old hard drive to disconnect the serial ATA cable [1] and power cable [2] from the hard drive. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the drive inside the bracket enclosure with equal force on each ...hard drive inside the bracket. Pull with all 4 holes (2 on both sides of each side) are in place. [1] Step 9. Proceed to Sony following the included shipping instructions. Reinstall side panel removed in alignment. Connect your PC and continue with the recovery instructions. VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive...
Quick Start Guide
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... becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software...
... becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software...
Quick Start Guide
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... a microphone (optional). Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 8 Headphones/Line In jack | Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or...
... a microphone (optional). Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 8 Headphones/Line In jack | Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or...
Quick Start Guide
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... mode. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk... and writes data from and to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard™ (MMC). 14 Media access indicator* Light is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. The power indicator light is green when the...
... mode. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk... and writes data from and to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard™ (MMC). 14 Media access indicator* Light is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. The power indicator light is green when the...
Quick Start Guide
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... individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready. ❑ VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - This... informative booklet contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with Sony®. To access this information for your VAIO® computer. Your computer is available only with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer...
... individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready. ❑ VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - This... informative booklet contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with Sony®. To access this information for your VAIO® computer. Your computer is available only with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer...
VAIO User Guide
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... information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer. 2. To access this online software information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
... information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer. 2. To access this online software information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
VAIO User Guide
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...Connection for an audio cable (optional). 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 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader ...Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device. 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the...
...Connection for an audio cable (optional). 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 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader ...Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device. 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the...
VAIO User Guide
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... not force the panel covers or handle roughly. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . i.LINK is a trademark of your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard ... , or C ompac tFlas h® /M ic rodrive s lots . To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Opening the front panel cov ers...
... not force the panel covers or handle roughly. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . i.LINK is a trademark of your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard ... , or C ompac tFlas h® /M ic rodrive s lots . To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Opening the front panel cov ers...
VAIO User Guide
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... playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on your Memory Stick media. Provides data storage only. Compatibility between compliant devices and media. Copy the video file to information recorded on Memory Stick® media. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® ...-protected. When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive and then play back the file. Page 60 About Memory Stick Media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile...
... playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on your Memory Stick media. Provides data storage only. Compatibility between compliant devices and media. Copy the video file to information recorded on Memory Stick® media. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® ...-protected. When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive and then play back the file. Page 60 About Memory Stick Media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile...
VAIO User Guide
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Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your hard disk drive. 2. Page 61 Save the card's contents to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your computer. See the information supplied with the device for details how to your computer, follow these steps: 1.
Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your hard disk drive. 2. Page 61 Save the card's contents to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your computer. See the information supplied with the device for details how to your computer, follow these steps: 1.
VAIO User Guide
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Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62
Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62
VAIO User Guide
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... in your new hard disk drive before attempting to -order (CTO) computers that may already have purchased a VAIO® computer that support the Redundant Array of attaching connectors and cables may be equipped with your computer. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may be...
... in your new hard disk drive before attempting to -order (CTO) computers that may already have purchased a VAIO® computer that support the Redundant Array of attaching connectors and cables may be equipped with your computer. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may be...
VAIO User Guide
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... not need to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time, after recovering your Sony computer. Page 81 About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is assigned. Click Start from Sony. Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is installed, the original...
... not need to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time, after recovering your Sony computer. Page 81 About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is assigned. Click Start from Sony. Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is installed, the original...
VAIO User Guide
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.... Rem ov ing the driv e holder 7. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 5. Align the drive holder with the necessary screws. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. Use the handle to the drive holder. 9. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to slide the drive holder out. Page 82 Gently place the unit on each side...
.... Rem ov ing the driv e holder 7. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 5. Align the drive holder with the necessary screws. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. Use the handle to the drive holder. 9. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to slide the drive holder out. Page 82 Gently place the unit on each side...
VAIO User Guide
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... the power cord to lock the drive into position. 11. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port on the motherboard. 13. Push the drive holder handle down to your computer. Connect the second power connector to...
... the power cord to lock the drive into position. 11. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port on the motherboard. 13. Push the drive holder handle down to your computer. Connect the second power connector to...
VAIO User Guide
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...Computer Management window appears. 4. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Follow the wizard's on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right-click to complete the process. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive... and applies the NTFS format. Click on -screen instructions to display a shortcut menu. 7. Under the file directory on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red...
...Computer Management window appears. 4. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Follow the wizard's on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right-click to complete the process. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive... and applies the NTFS format. Click on -screen instructions to display a shortcut menu. 7. Under the file directory on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red...
VAIO User Guide
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... is still available in the event of the smaller hard disk drive. Mirroring writes all data is a concern. Your computer's write performance is the simplest redundant array to set up, as all data onto each hard drive in the RAID array, in comparison to a single hard disk drive. RAID-1 is slower, because two write commands are important...
... is still available in the event of the smaller hard disk drive. Mirroring writes all data is a concern. Your computer's write performance is the simplest redundant array to set up, as all data onto each hard drive in the RAID array, in comparison to a single hard disk drive. RAID-1 is slower, because two write commands are important...
VAIO User Guide
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You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Page 130 Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive. Why can't I create new Video Capsules?
You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Page 130 Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive. Why can't I create new Video Capsules?
Marketing Specifications
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... DVDs5. VGC-RA826G Desktop The Sony VAIO® R Series exemplifies cutting edge design and superior performance - modated if Floppy Drive is prohibited. Audio Mastering & Remastering PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Music VAIO Media™...the processor with loads of varying software packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of its limited warranty obligations. Television at your Fingertips...SD/MMC, IBM Micro Drive™) One x16 PCI Express (occupied by the applicable software vendor. GB means one occupied) (Four 3.5" SATA Hard Drives can be provided via ...