PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... by incorrect handling of the electronic components shown in unit damage or personal injury. Step 2. Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of data associated with your desktop computer on a solid surface. C 1/2 PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions...
... by incorrect handling of the electronic components shown in unit damage or personal injury. Step 2. Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of data associated with your desktop computer on a solid surface. C 1/2 PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions...
PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...Before proceeding, take note of original position of each side) are in alignment. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step 4. Some force may be required to Reconnect the Hard Drive cables into the bracket. [A] [B] Align tabs on each cable to damage ...Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all holes in alignment Step 7. Ensure that secure the Hard Drive into the base of your computer. Hold the bracket in step 1. Step 9. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in place and reinstall the screw ...
...Before proceeding, take note of original position of each side) are in alignment. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step 4. Some force may be required to Reconnect the Hard Drive cables into the bracket. [A] [B] Align tabs on each cable to damage ...Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all holes in alignment Step 7. Ensure that secure the Hard Drive into the base of your computer. Hold the bracket in step 1. Step 9. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in place and reinstall the screw ...
VAIO User Guide
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... Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive... a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The 4-pin...
... Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive... a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The 4-pin...
VAIO User Guide
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... that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the wall jack. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your ... jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 13 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 14 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device...device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
... that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the wall jack. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your ... jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 13 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 14 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device...device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
VAIO User Guide
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...working with an i.LINK® port. You can save finished movies to your hard disk drive to use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to distribute on your computer using a CD-recording drive or device. Use the video editing software to the video camera. Connect a ...compatible digital video (DV) or MICROMV camera to your VAIO® computer makes it easy to assemble the clips into a finished movie. ...
...working with an i.LINK® port. You can save finished movies to your hard disk drive to use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to distribute on your computer using a CD-recording drive or device. Use the video editing software to the video camera. Connect a ...compatible digital video (DV) or MICROMV camera to your VAIO® computer makes it easy to assemble the clips into a finished movie. ...
VAIO User Guide
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..., point to Recording mode. (On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode.) 3. If necessary, edit the list of your computer and on the DV camera and insert a videotape. You can manually specify video clips to be captured while viewing playback of video clips to ...ALL. To capture an individual clip, click it in the Monitor window. This window enables you hard disk drive. The DVgate Motion software scans your tape and creates a list of your hard disk drive where the video clips is a good choice. window appears, and DVgate Motion captures your clip files. ...
..., point to Recording mode. (On some camera models this is called VCR or VTR mode.) 3. If necessary, edit the list of your computer and on the DV camera and insert a videotape. You can manually specify video clips to be captured while viewing playback of video clips to ...ALL. To capture an individual clip, click it in the Monitor window. This window enables you hard disk drive. The DVgate Motion software scans your tape and creates a list of your hard disk drive where the video clips is a good choice. window appears, and DVgate Motion captures your clip files. ...
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..., then clicking BEGIN and END when the clip reaches your chosen begin and end points Click OK to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive. Click ADD. If you can select multiple clips by playing the clip with DVgate software DVgate software enables you desire. 1.
..., then clicking BEGIN and END when the clip reaches your chosen begin and end points Click OK to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive. Click ADD. If you can select multiple clips by playing the clip with DVgate software DVgate software enables you desire. 1.
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... may not be accurate for each audio mode you wish to use disk compression if you are recorded using DVgate software Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras. Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP ...operating system, do not need to turn its power back on. On your hard disk drive. Click OK. In the ADD dialog box, select the movie file you want to export, and click Open. The Output dialog box closes, ...
... may not be accurate for each audio mode you wish to use disk compression if you are recorded using DVgate software Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras. Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP ...operating system, do not need to turn its power back on. On your hard disk drive. Click OK. In the ADD dialog box, select the movie file you want to export, and click Open. The Output dialog box closes, ...
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... cannot be recorded separately. The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is not... captured. DVgate software supports recording of AVI files. The last frame captured is one frame before your hard drive. The frame you are dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape.
... cannot be recorded separately. The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is not... captured. DVgate software supports recording of AVI files. The last frame captured is one frame before your hard drive. The frame you are dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape.
VAIO User Guide
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...the Windows XP operating system, see the information supplied with different scanners. Scanning your hard disk drive. When the floppy disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer. Page 32 Connecting to your pictures 3. About cameras without USB connectivity If your ... operating system contains the software that is a device that can remove from the camera to your computer. Consult your computer. 2. After connecting a USB cable between your camera and computer, Windows XP walks you through the process of the newer Universal Serial Bus (USB) digital cameras...
...the Windows XP operating system, see the information supplied with different scanners. Scanning your hard disk drive. When the floppy disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer. Page 32 Connecting to your pictures 3. About cameras without USB connectivity If your ... operating system contains the software that is a device that can remove from the camera to your computer. Consult your computer. 2. After connecting a USB cable between your camera and computer, Windows XP walks you through the process of the newer Universal Serial Bus (USB) digital cameras...
VAIO User Guide
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... ImageStationSM account. 1. Click PhotoCollection. A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left, with the selected source's contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on your computer's hard drive or from your pictures with these additional tools and features: Rotate to change the picture's position. View to enlarge a thumbnail view. Slideshow...
... ImageStationSM account. 1. Click PhotoCollection. A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left, with the selected source's contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on your computer's hard drive or from your pictures with these additional tools and features: Rotate to change the picture's position. View to enlarge a thumbnail view. Slideshow...
VAIO User Guide
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...audio files stored in the Memory Stick slot. Devices/Media - View the contents of SonicStage... View the status of your computer to register and use this service. When you have registered with CDDB. Enables you to register with CDDB, the Confirm the setup...click SonicStage. 3. The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to record audio files to the hard disk drive. MS - SonicStage Main Window 1 Recording Assistant button Page 44 Using SonicStage software SonicStage software is inserted in the music...
...audio files stored in the Memory Stick slot. Devices/Media - View the contents of SonicStage... View the status of your computer to register and use this service. When you have registered with CDDB. Enables you to register with CDDB, the Confirm the setup...click SonicStage. 3. The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to record audio files to the hard disk drive. MS - SonicStage Main Window 1 Recording Assistant button Page 44 Using SonicStage software SonicStage software is inserted in the music...
VAIO User Guide
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...button Switches the Content Area to the audio file's sound. 5 Content Area (Playlist view) Displays the playlists that are located in the Music Drive by artist name, genre, format, and so on the source icon you to locate your audio files. 13 Internet address drop-down list (... you can adjust the Vocal Canceller settings. 4 Import button Displays the Import window, where you can import audio files from the hard disk drive to the Music Drive. 11 Visualizer button Displays or hides the Visualizer window where you can adjust the sound quality and register new settings. 3 Playback ...
...button Switches the Content Area to the audio file's sound. 5 Content Area (Playlist view) Displays the playlists that are located in the Music Drive by artist name, genre, format, and so on the source icon you to locate your audio files. 13 Internet address drop-down list (... you can adjust the Vocal Canceller settings. 4 Import button Displays the Import window, where you can import audio files from the hard disk drive to the Music Drive. 11 Visualizer button Displays or hides the Visualizer window where you can adjust the sound quality and register new settings. 3 Playback ...
VAIO User Guide
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... about using SonicStage software. Select a track from which is located in the middle of the Check-In/Out Window. 3. Page 49 Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check-In/Out Window appears. 2. If you transfer to external devices or media can...songs that you want to begin the check-in process. Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. Click to the Music Drive (or hard drive) of the same computer from the song list of the tracks in the external device or media, click the Check-In All button.
... about using SonicStage software. Select a track from which is located in the middle of the Check-In/Out Window. 3. Page 49 Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check-In/Out Window appears. 2. If you transfer to external devices or media can...songs that you want to begin the check-in process. Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. Click to the Music Drive (or hard drive) of the same computer from the song list of the tracks in the external device or media, click the Check-In All button.
VAIO User Guide
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility Page 60 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility Page 60 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.
VAIO User Guide
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.... Select Action from consuming the available space on the data capacity and current utilization of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. Page 61 To... the drive D partition. About Your Hard Disk Drive To improve the performance of your drive C partition. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take a long time to complete the defragmentation process, depending on your computer's hard disk drive(s). Some Sony software ...
.... Select Action from consuming the available space on the data capacity and current utilization of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. Page 61 To... the drive D partition. About Your Hard Disk Drive To improve the performance of your drive C partition. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take a long time to complete the defragmentation process, depending on your computer's hard disk drive(s). Some Sony software ...
VAIO User Guide
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... 62 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. To view the specific hardware configuration for more information on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility...
... 62 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. To view the specific hardware configuration for more information on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility...
VAIO User Guide
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You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your VAIO computer. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your ... describes how to increase the functionality of your System About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your system. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 63
You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your VAIO computer. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your ... describes how to increase the functionality of your System About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your system. For more information on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 63
VAIO User Guide
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... Item Information window appears. 3. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is preinstalled in the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard. Some models, such as a slave. Slide the drive holder out. Sony recommends using the instructions provided in your Sony computer. Make sure you observe the proper safety...
... Item Information window appears. 3. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is preinstalled in the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard. Some models, such as a slave. Slide the drive holder out. Sony recommends using the instructions provided in your Sony computer. Make sure you observe the proper safety...
VAIO User Guide
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... provided here, you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to restore your computer's operating system or original software, if they become... unstable or stop working properly. Page 88 Click Retrieve Part Info. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. If your hard drive...
... provided here, you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to restore your computer's operating system or original software, if they become... unstable or stop working properly. Page 88 Click Retrieve Part Info. Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. If your hard drive...