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... ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On Handling the LCD Screen ...114 On Using the Power Source ...115...
... ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On Handling the LCD Screen ...114 On Using the Power Source ...115...
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...online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - Provides information...to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery ...
...online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE guide - Provides information...to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery ...
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...mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive. Illuminates when data is equipped with the following indicator lights. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this... on .) When the indicator is off . Illuminates in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is on . Indicator Power 1 Media Access MONITOR OFF Drive WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode, and...
...mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive. Illuminates when data is equipped with the following indicator lights. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this... on .) When the indicator is off . Illuminates in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is on . Indicator Power 1 Media Access MONITOR OFF Drive WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode, and...
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...site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if ...refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if ...refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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...'s information provided with open internal bays to a specific drive, such as Drive C or Drive D which identify the original hard disk drive. About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed, the original drive mapping* may need to install it in the computer. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. For more information. Replacing...
...'s information provided with open internal bays to a specific drive, such as Drive C or Drive D which identify the original hard disk drive. About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed, the original drive mapping* may need to install it in the computer. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. For more information. Replacing...
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... (page 91). Observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery utility cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony. ✍ Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery...
... (page 91). Observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery utility cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony. ✍ Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery...
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...; When you start the Click to DVD software for the first time, after recovering your computer with the VAIO Recovery utility. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is the default location to save files created with the Click to DVD software. ❑ If...
...; When you start the Click to DVD software for the first time, after recovering your computer with the VAIO Recovery utility. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is the default location to save files created with the Click to DVD software. ❑ If...
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If you remove the back panel immediately after you attempt to touch. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to remove the panel. Wait about one hour to the internal hard disk drive bay. ! n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to two SATA hard disk drives to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices.
If you remove the back panel immediately after you attempt to touch. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to remove the panel. Wait about one hour to the internal hard disk drive bay. ! n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to two SATA hard disk drives to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices.
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n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Unscrew the four screws on the hard disk cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the two screws on the drive holder (1).
n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Unscrew the four screws on the hard disk cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the two screws on the drive holder (1).
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n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Pull the drive holder slightly out and detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer.
n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Pull the drive holder slightly out and detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer.
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n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Slide a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ✍ The new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 9 Slide the drive holder completely out.
n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Slide a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ✍ The new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder. 9 Slide the drive holder completely out.
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Connect the power and internal SATA cables to the original and new hard disks and slide the drive holder in completely. 13 Replace the hard disk cover and the back panel, and then place the computer upright. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis.
Connect the power and internal SATA cables to the original and new hard disks and slide the drive holder in completely. 13 Replace the hard disk cover and the back panel, and then place the computer upright. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis.
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...the area and select New Partition from the menu. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and ...select Initialize Disk from the menu. 6 Click on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and ...
...the area and select New Partition from the menu. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and ...select Initialize Disk from the menu. 6 Click on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and ...
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... on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. i.LINK is... or turned off may not communicate with your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. The i.LINK connection may vary, ...
... on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. i.LINK is... or turned off may not communicate with your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. The i.LINK connection may vary, ...