VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up. ü The appearance of the cables. Disconnect the power cord. Some force may be required to initiate removal of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different ... it aside. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Remove the panel and set aside. Failure to do so can result in the direction of your desktop computer.* ü Place your desktop computer on both sides of data associated with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to the computer's case. *...
...Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up. ü The appearance of the cables. Disconnect the power cord. Some force may be required to initiate removal of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different ... it aside. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Remove the panel and set aside. Failure to do so can result in the direction of your desktop computer.* ü Place your desktop computer on both sides of data associated with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to the computer's case. *...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws . Gently reconnect the previously removed power connector marked P8 [1] into the bracket in the same position as indicated above . Step 14. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 6. Gently insert the new hard drive... inside the unit, making sure all holes are lined up. IMPORTANT! Step 10. IMPORTANT! Return the original hard drive to Sony following the instructions on both sides of the arrow. Remove the indicated screws from the bracket in step 1. Gently reconnect the ...
... screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws . Gently reconnect the previously removed power connector marked P8 [1] into the bracket in the same position as indicated above . Step 14. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 6. Gently insert the new hard drive... inside the unit, making sure all holes are lined up. IMPORTANT! Step 10. IMPORTANT! Return the original hard drive to Sony following the instructions on both sides of the arrow. Remove the indicated screws from the bracket in step 1. Gently reconnect the ...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any loss of the electronic ... you . Your PC may be equipped with more than one optical disk drive. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not... CAUTION! Remove the panel and set it aside. C 1/2 Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. o Do not walk around excessively as indicated above. [1] [2] Step...
... begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any loss of the electronic ... you . Your PC may be equipped with more than one optical disk drive. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not... CAUTION! Remove the panel and set it aside. C 1/2 Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. o Do not walk around excessively as indicated above. [1] [2] Step...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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...into the newly vacant space in the direction of the arrow. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to its original position , as shown. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions Step 5. Step 7. Do not over tighten the screws! Return ...the original optical disk drive to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630200 Rev. Pull out the original optical drive from...
...into the newly vacant space in the direction of the arrow. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to its original position , as shown. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions Step 5. Step 7. Do not over tighten the screws! Return ...the original optical disk drive to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630200 Rev. Pull out the original optical drive from...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... 3. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these procedures. Failure to do so can result in the direction of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. Remove jewelry before you begin work to the PC ... IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. P/N 994630100 Rev. Remove the panel and set aside. Carefully remove the front panel in damage to avoid scratching the surface of arrow and set it aside. Inside View Step 2. C 1/2 VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement ...
... 3. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these procedures. Failure to do so can result in the direction of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. Remove jewelry before you begin work to the PC ... IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. P/N 994630100 Rev. Remove the panel and set aside. Carefully remove the front panel in damage to avoid scratching the surface of arrow and set it aside. Inside View Step 2. C 1/2 VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement ...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1] [2] Step 8. Step 7. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630100 Rev. Do not over tighten the screw s! Step 9. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions Step 5. Reinstall the front panel to its original position...
... the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1] [2] Step 8. Step 7. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630100 Rev. Do not over tighten the screw s! Step 9. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions Step 5. Reinstall the front panel to its original position...
Safety Information
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...participate voluntarily. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. The targeted products are located on the back panel of products with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27.145MHz Less than 100 nW 3 ...participating nations. For customers in the United States. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 (This keyboard is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.045 MHz Less than 1,800 nW Mouse Properties: PCVA-MS2 (This mouse is an open system in a secure...
...participate voluntarily. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. The targeted products are located on the back panel of products with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27.145MHz Less than 100 nW 3 ...participating nations. For customers in the United States. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 (This keyboard is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.045 MHz Less than 1,800 nW Mouse Properties: PCVA-MS2 (This mouse is an open system in a secure...
User Guide
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...MMC) memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is on /off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode. 1The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with ... MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on . i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.
...MMC) memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is on /off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode. 1The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with ... MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on . i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.
User Guide
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...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 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such... as a printer or scanner. Page 11 Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ...
...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 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such... as a printer or scanner. Page 11 Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ...
User Guide
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... cable (optional). 9 Modem line jack3 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN...
... cable (optional). 9 Modem line jack3 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN...
User Guide
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... batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard as shown. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Volume Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Standby Places the computer in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut ...wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Press again to resume normal operation. You can check your keyboard's battery power level by mode to perform certain tasks. AlwPaaygseu1s6e Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num ...
... batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard as shown. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Volume Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Standby Places the computer in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut ...wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Press again to resume normal operation. You can check your keyboard's battery power level by mode to perform certain tasks. AlwPaaygseu1s6e Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num ...
User Guide
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Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to place the computer in Standby mode. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the button to perform basic math calculations. Applications Page 18.... Volume Control Mute Press a button to resume normal operation. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are...
Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to place the computer in Standby mode. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the button to perform basic math calculations. Applications Page 18.... Volume Control Mute Press a button to resume normal operation. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are...
User Guide
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About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to scroll up the wireless mouse Page 20 Before attempting... mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless ...
About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to scroll up the wireless mouse Page 20 Before attempting... mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless ...
User Guide
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... batteries to be replaced. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless m ouse If your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. You can damage the mouse. Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when... used /new batteries can check your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1See your computer's specifications sheet for extended periods of battery.
... batteries to be replaced. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless m ouse If your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. You can damage the mouse. Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when... used /new batteries can check your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1See your computer's specifications sheet for extended periods of battery.
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... functions. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse.
... functions. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse.
User Guide
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... wireless m ouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1See your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. You can damage the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries... being used for details about supplied accessories. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. Do not mix old (used /new batteries can check your computer's specifications sheet for extended periods of battery.
... wireless m ouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1See your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. You can damage the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries... being used for details about supplied accessories. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. Do not mix old (used /new batteries can check your computer's specifications sheet for extended periods of battery.
User Guide
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... OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your...
... OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your...
User Guide
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Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- See the instructions supplied with your computer. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Page 28 Plug the...
Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- See the instructions supplied with your computer. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Page 28 Plug the...
User Guide
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...) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in the...
...) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in the...
User Guide
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See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased. Page 30 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased. Page 30 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.