PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...! o Do not walk around excessively as shown and slide it towards you . Place your desktop computer on a solid surface. Step 2. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. C 1/2 Failure to the...
...! o Do not walk around excessively as shown and slide it towards you . Place your desktop computer on a solid surface. Step 2. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. C 1/2 Failure to the...
PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... cables. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in place and reinstall the screw previously removed. [B] Proceed to initiate the removal of your computer. Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step 4. IMPORTANT! Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all holes in alignment...
... cables. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in place and reinstall the screw previously removed. [B] Proceed to initiate the removal of your computer. Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step 4. IMPORTANT! Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all holes in alignment...
Quick Start Guide
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... system. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied...
... system. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied...
Quick Start Guide
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... Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light...
... Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone ...computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony...
... 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 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone ...computer. 12 Modem line jack Connection for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for the modem cable to the wall jack. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony...
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. 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. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit.
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. 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. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit.
Quick Start Guide
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... including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. With this option by using Disc 1 from the Recovery Media Kit. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑...
... including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. With this option by using Disc 1 from the Recovery Media Kit. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑...
Quick Start Guide
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...can be used to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows® taskbar, point to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to All Programs, and... then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. To create the...
...can be used to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows® taskbar, point to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to All Programs, and... then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. To create the...
Quick Start Guide
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... are 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery...
... are 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery...
Quick Start Guide
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... prompt or message. 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 turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in each... wizard, and respond to each application, a status indicator appears. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next...
... prompt or message. 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 turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in each... wizard, and respond to each application, a status indicator appears. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 wizard, and respond to drive D. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 You may see...
... 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 wizard, and respond to drive D. Your computer may restart. 11 When the optical drive ejects, remove the disc. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 You may see...
VAIO User Guide
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...® Windows® XP Guide - Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the latest Windows operating system. The Quick Start also provides resources for details about supplied accessories... this online information: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 For details on the system configuration you purchased. To access the online manual: 1. From the...
...® Windows® XP Guide - Locate the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the latest Windows operating system. The Quick Start also provides resources for details about supplied accessories... this online information: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 For details on the system configuration you purchased. To access the online manual: 1. From the...
VAIO User Guide
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..., then click Help and Support. 2. Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery...
..., then click Help and Support. 2. Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery...
VAIO User Guide
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... button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. It may take a few moments for the drive to eject. Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is equipped with two optical...
... button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. It may take a few moments for the drive to eject. Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is equipped with two optical...
VAIO User Guide
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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 Menu. 2. Page 43 Click Save.
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 Menu. 2. Page 43 Click Save.
VAIO User Guide
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... Walkman® or CLIÉ Handheld, to your VAIO computer and check in the songs to bring music from the Internet to your computer's hard drive. From external devices1 using Electronic Music Distribution services. Analog records or casettes - Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Put your CD...
... Walkman® or CLIÉ Handheld, to your VAIO computer and check in the songs to bring music from the Internet to your computer's hard drive. From external devices1 using Electronic Music Distribution services. Analog records or casettes - Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Put your CD...
VAIO User Guide
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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 . From your computer's hard drive. Page 56
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 . From your computer's hard drive. Page 56
VAIO User Guide
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... the Ctrl key while clicking, to select pictures. 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. To organize your photos and select paper to select all of available photo sources is displayed on...
... the Ctrl key while clicking, to select pictures. 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. To organize your photos and select paper to select all of available photo sources is displayed on...
VAIO User Guide
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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 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.
VAIO User Guide
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...Sony Direct Accessores and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. Connect to complete your purchase. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to the Internet. 2. Click Start in your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. From the VAIO...recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, 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. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you can restore ...
...Sony Direct Accessores and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. Connect to complete your purchase. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to the Internet. 2. Click Start in your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. From the VAIO...recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, 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. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you can restore ...