PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... (3) and set them out and then lift up . 9 The appearance of your desktop computer on a solid surface. Grab bottom edges of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to guide you . Identify the location of the computer as this promotes static build-up the cover. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy... make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Step 2. C 1/2 CAUTION! To remove the cover, hold both sides of the Hard Drive's connections. P/N T99860136 Rev. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT!
... (3) and set them out and then lift up . 9 The appearance of your desktop computer on a solid surface. Grab bottom edges of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to guide you . Identify the location of the computer as this promotes static build-up the cover. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy... make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Step 2. C 1/2 CAUTION! To remove the cover, hold both sides of the Hard Drive's connections. P/N T99860136 Rev. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT!
PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...Hard Drive cables into the bracket. [A] [B] Align tabs on the picture. With one hand hold the bracket enclosure while pulling the complete assembly out of your computer. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the Drive...Hard drive inside the bracket. Step 9. P/N T99860136 Rev. Slide out the original drive. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that tabs on each cable to align the guides. Ensure that all holes in step 1. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in alignment. IMPORTANT! PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive...
...Hard Drive cables into the bracket. [A] [B] Align tabs on the picture. With one hand hold the bracket enclosure while pulling the complete assembly out of your computer. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the Drive...Hard drive inside the bracket. Step 9. P/N T99860136 Rev. Slide out the original drive. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that tabs on each cable to align the guides. Ensure that all holes in step 1. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in alignment. IMPORTANT! PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive...
Quick Start Guide
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... software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Explains how to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with...
... software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Explains how to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with...
Quick Start Guide
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... button on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 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... Connection for 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 i.LINK...
... button on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 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... Connection for 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 i.LINK...
Quick Start Guide
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...(IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital 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. 23 All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions...the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Please refer to the computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for information on the software applications, operating system, ...
...(IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital 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. 23 All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions...the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Please refer to the computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for information on the software applications, operating system, ...
Quick Start Guide
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The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
Quick Start Guide
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..., and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. Click Next. 43 About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking... the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows® taskbar, point to system recovery using the ...
..., and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. Click Next. 43 About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking... the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows® taskbar, point to system recovery using the ...
System Reference Manual
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... ......... 65 User and Supervisor Passwords 66 Beep Code Error Messages 67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 68 DMA Channel Assignments 69 System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310 70 System I /O and Expansion Slots 82 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 82 Hard Drives and Controller 82 Optical Drives 83 System BIOS 83 Index 85 xiii Chapter 6 -
... ......... 65 User and Supervisor Passwords 66 Beep Code Error Messages 67 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 68 DMA Channel Assignments 69 System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310 70 System I /O and Expansion Slots 82 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 82 Hard Drives and Controller 82 Optical Drives 83 System BIOS 83 Index 85 xiii Chapter 6 -
System Reference Manual
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..., Add to Cart. 5 Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase. ✍ If you upgrade your Sony computer. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (Partition Recovery ASSY) to restore your system.
..., Add to Cart. 5 Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase. ✍ If you upgrade your Sony computer. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (Partition Recovery ASSY) to restore your system.
System Reference Manual
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... supply to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 38). ! Removing the power supply A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply... the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
... supply to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 38). ! Removing the power supply A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply... the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
System Reference Manual
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ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. Removable Device 3. Other Boot Device Disabled [INT18 Device (Network)] SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled IDE Hard Drive [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. 62 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Boot Screen Boot Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) 1.
ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. Removable Device 3. Other Boot Device Disabled [INT18 Device (Network)] SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled IDE Hard Drive [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. 62 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Boot Screen Boot Screen (PCV-RS310 series model) 1.
System Reference Manual
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...PCV-RS320 series models only) (See online specifications sheet for details.) See online specifications sheet for details Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive... Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for details. 82 VAIO Computer System ...
...PCV-RS320 series models only) (See online specifications sheet for details.) See online specifications sheet for details Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive... Description Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) See online specifications sheet for details. 82 VAIO Computer System ...
System Reference Manual
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... specifications audio 81 BIOS 83 chipset 79 communications 81 87 DIMM configurations 80 floppy disk drive and controller 82 graphics 80 hard drives and controllers 82 I/O and expansion slots 82 L2 cache 80 memory module 80 optical drives 83 PCI bus 79 processor 79 system BIOS 83 status and error messages 68 supervisor password...
... specifications audio 81 BIOS 83 chipset 79 communications 81 87 DIMM configurations 80 floppy disk drive and controller 82 graphics 80 hard drives and controllers 82 I/O and expansion slots 82 L2 cache 80 memory module 80 optical drives 83 PCI bus 79 processor 79 system BIOS 83 status and error messages 68 supervisor password...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Page 43 To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. Click Save. Click Menu. 2.
Page 43 To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. Click Save. Click Menu. 2.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...ervic e requires I nternet ac c es s and s eparate s ubs c ription to the E M D s ervic e. Put your CD into your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Download songs from a MagicGate Memory Stick media. Electronic Music Distribution2 (EMD) services on the Internet - Use... VAIO computer and check in the songs to your computer. 1 E quipment c ompatibility may vary. Transferring music files to your VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from these sources into your optical drive and check in songs to your computer's hard drive,...
...ervic e requires I nternet ac c es s and s eparate s ubs c ription to the E M D s ervic e. Put your CD into your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Download songs from a MagicGate Memory Stick media. Electronic Music Distribution2 (EMD) services on the Internet - Use... VAIO computer and check in the songs to your computer. 1 E quipment c ompatibility may vary. Transferring music files to your VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from these sources into your optical drive and check in songs to your computer's hard drive,...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Page 56 From your computer's hard drive. Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you can burn the songs to your computer, you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws .
Page 56 From your computer's hard drive. Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you can burn the songs to your computer, you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws .
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... Ctrl+A keys to enlarge a thumbnail view. Slideshow - Page 67 Organizing your digital photo collections You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer's hard drive or from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. Use this to set up your photos and select paper to select several pictures.
... Ctrl+A keys to enlarge a thumbnail view. Slideshow - Page 67 Organizing your digital photo collections You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer's hard drive or from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. Use this to set up your photos and select paper to select several pictures.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80 You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera. Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer.
DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80 You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera. Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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....sel.sony.com. 3. If you can restore your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Follow these steps to Cart. 5. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to the Internet. 2. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your purchase. From the VAIO Help...
....sel.sony.com. 3. If you can restore your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Follow these steps to Cart. 5. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to the Internet. 2. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your purchase. From the VAIO Help...
Marketing Specifications
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... 533MHz Front Side Bus • 80GB††3 ATA-100 Hard Drive • DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive - Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to DVD, SonicStage Mastering Studio, and VAIO are NOT authorized to DVDTM Software ! Simulated graphic shown on hardware...and every particular instance. Digital Photo DVgate Plus™- Digital Music VAIO MediaTM - PCV-RS310 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ! DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive - High-Speed Internet Ready with 10 Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Sony Electronics Inc. i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB...
... 533MHz Front Side Bus • 80GB††3 ATA-100 Hard Drive • DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive - Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to DVD, SonicStage Mastering Studio, and VAIO are NOT authorized to DVDTM Software ! Simulated graphic shown on hardware...and every particular instance. Digital Photo DVgate Plus™- Digital Music VAIO MediaTM - PCV-RS310 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ! DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive - High-Speed Internet Ready with 10 Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Sony Electronics Inc. i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB...