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...-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this ...beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-...
...-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this ...beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-...
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The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent (1) on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on. n 16 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 159) B Top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 1) cover (page 143) C Bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 0) cover (page 143) D Left cable clamps (page 24) E Right cable clamp (page 26) F Memory module compartment cover (page 136) ! Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface.
The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent (1) on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on. n 16 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 159) B Top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 1) cover (page 143) C Bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 0) cover (page 143) D Left cable clamps (page 24) E Right cable clamp (page 26) F Memory module compartment cover (page 136) ! Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface.
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Illuminates when the drive is turned on . Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, ... About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 System power CF memory card Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in green while the HDMI...
Illuminates when the drive is turned on . Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, ... About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 System power CF memory card Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in green while the HDMI...
User Guide
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... the Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 143 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the RAID 0 array and...
... the Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 143 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the RAID 0 array and...
User Guide
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...original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Center cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create your computer. About hard disk drive recovery When you need assistance to replace a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony ...Sony Support Information (page 204). ❑ Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. ❑ Be sure to the computer and the connected peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for more information. To access...
...original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Center cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create your computer. About hard disk drive recovery When you need assistance to replace a hard disk, contact an authorized Sony ...Sony Support Information (page 204). ❑ Some hard disks are not compatible with VAIO computers. ❑ Be sure to the computer and the connected peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for more information. To access...
User Guide
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...peripheral devices from the back of the computer. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the current hard disk drive. n 145 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Top Hard Disk Bay (Port 1) To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Push and hold the tabs (1) on the left and right of... down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 1) cover (2) and remove the cover. 6 Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the computer.
...peripheral devices from the back of the computer. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the current hard disk drive. n 145 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Top Hard Disk Bay (Port 1) To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down . 5 Push and hold the tabs (1) on the left and right of... down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 1) cover (2) and remove the cover. 6 Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the computer.
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n 149 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Hard Disk Bay (Port 0) To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the ... cover from the back of the computer. 4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 5 Push down and hold the tabs (1) on the bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 0) cover (2) and slide the cover to the left to remove it. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for...
n 149 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Hard Disk Bay (Port 0) To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the ... cover from the back of the computer. 4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 5 Push down and hold the tabs (1) on the bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 0) cover (2) and slide the cover to the left to remove it. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 21) for...
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...preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows ...support web site. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen help...
...preinstalled with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows ...support web site. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Click the VAIO Update notice to information on -screen help...