PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... avoid damage to you . Place your desktop computer on a solid surface. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the marked screws (3) and set them out and then lift up . 9 The appearance of data associated with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to do so can ... carefully spread them aside. Grab bottom edges of your computer or any damage caused by the edges, away from the components shipped. P/N T99860136 Rev. Step 3. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! CAUTION! To remove the cover, hold both sides of the Hard Drive's connections.
... avoid damage to you . Place your desktop computer on a solid surface. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the marked screws (3) and set them out and then lift up . 9 The appearance of data associated with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to do so can ... carefully spread them aside. Grab bottom edges of your computer or any damage caused by the edges, away from the components shipped. P/N T99860136 Rev. Step 3. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! CAUTION! To remove the cover, hold both sides of the Hard Drive's connections.
PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...that all holes in alignment Step 7. Ensure that secure the Hard Drive into the base of your computer. Some force may be required to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Compress both sides of the cover and push forward while ...original drive. Proceed to initiate the removal of the Drive inside bracket with equal force on the picture. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the cables. Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Hold the bracket in step 1. Step 9. IMPORTANT! PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement ...
...that all holes in alignment Step 7. Ensure that secure the Hard Drive into the base of your computer. Some force may be required to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Compress both sides of the cover and push forward while ...original drive. Proceed to initiate the removal of the Drive inside bracket with equal force on the picture. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the cables. Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Hold the bracket in step 1. Step 9. IMPORTANT! PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement ...
Quick Start Guide
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... Library containing the Microsoft 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. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that...
... Library containing the Microsoft 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. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that...
Quick Start Guide
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...Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located 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 equipped with two ...optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait ...
...Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located 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 equipped with two ...optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait ...
Quick Start Guide
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... microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating... (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 Line In jack Connection for an audio device.
... microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating... (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 Line In jack Connection for an audio device.
Quick Start Guide
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You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39
You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39
Quick Start Guide
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...you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. ..., and utilities. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. With this option by using Disc 1 from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media...
...you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. ..., and utilities. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. With this option by using Disc 1 from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media...
Quick Start Guide
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..., point to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start normally. Click Next. 43 You can... reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. About the Recovery Media...
..., point to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start normally. Click Next. 43 You can... reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. About the Recovery Media...
Quick Start Guide
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... using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Your computer restarts. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using...
... using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Your computer restarts. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using...
Quick Start Guide
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... an installation error message, try recovering the software again. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to recover additional software, click Back. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Select Custom Recovery (for approximately 30...
... an installation error message, try recovering the software again. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to recover additional software, click Back. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Select Custom Recovery (for approximately 30...
Quick Start Guide
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... change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in each prompt or message. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. Additional Information ❑ Certain...
... change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in each prompt or message. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. Additional Information ❑ Certain...
VAIO User Guide
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... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To access this online information: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click the Welcome link. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your...
... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To access this online information: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click the Welcome link. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your...
VAIO User Guide
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... more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click... Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Page 4 Your computer is...
... more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click... Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Page 4 Your computer is...
VAIO User Guide
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... the optical drive door. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator...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 amber while reading and writing ...
... the optical drive door. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator...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 amber while reading and writing ...
VAIO User Guide
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Click Save. Page 43 Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Click Menu. 2.
Click Save. Page 43 Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Click Menu. 2.
VAIO User Guide
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... to and from the Internet to your computer's hard drive, using a USB cable - Page 46 Put your CD into 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. From external devices1 using Electronic...
... to and from the Internet to your computer's hard drive, using a USB cable - Page 46 Put your CD into 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. From external devices1 using Electronic...
VAIO User Guide
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Page 56 Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to your computer, you can burn the songs 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 . From your computer's hard drive.
Page 56 Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to your computer, you can burn the songs 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 . From your computer's hard drive.
VAIO User Guide
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...; Print - From the thumbnail view, click to select several pictures. 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. To organize your photos and select paper to enlarge a thumbnail view. Slideshow - Use this to make...
...; Print - From the thumbnail view, click to select several pictures. 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. To organize your photos and select paper to enlarge a thumbnail view. Slideshow - Use this to make...
VAIO User Guide
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Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. 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. DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80
Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. 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. DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80
VAIO User Guide
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...computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option, Add to the Internet. 2. For more information about hard disk drive...http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Page 120 Replacing the original hard disk drive If you are ...
...computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and click the option, Add to the Internet. 2. For more information about hard disk drive...http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Page 120 Replacing the original hard disk drive If you are ...