PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... avoid scratching the surface of the computer under these procedures. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply...
... avoid scratching the surface of the computer under these procedures. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply...
PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... Compress both sides of your computer. P/N T99860136 Rev. Some force may be required to remove them as shown on the picture. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all holes in step 1. Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Step 9....of the cables. Proceed to damage the cables. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step 4. Step 5. IMPORTANT! Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the base of the Drive inside bracket with equal force on the bottom edge ...
... Compress both sides of your computer. P/N T99860136 Rev. Some force may be required to remove them as shown on the picture. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all holes in step 1. Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Step 9....of the cables. Proceed to damage the cables. PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Remove screw [2] [1] Step 4. Step 5. IMPORTANT! Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the base of the Drive inside bracket with equal force on the bottom edge ...
Quick Start Guide
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For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
Quick Start Guide
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...not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The light turns off when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or ...the CD. 18 See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports 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. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located...
...not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The light turns off when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or ...the CD. 18 See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports 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. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located...
Quick Start Guide
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...USB devices. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel 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 ...(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,...
...USB devices. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel 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 ...(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,...
Quick Start Guide
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...for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍ For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. During DVD playback in full-screen size. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen ...press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with the MENU button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the ...
...for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍ For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. During DVD playback in full-screen size. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen ...press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with the MENU button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the ...
VAIO User Guide
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To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer. 2. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To access this online software information: 1. Click Welcome...
To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer. 2. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To access this online software information: 1. Click Welcome...
VAIO User Guide
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.... 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a video cable (optional).... Page 8 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator ...
.... 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a video cable (optional).... Page 8 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator ...
VAIO User Guide
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... to the wall jack. 12 Modem line jack Connection for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as an optical...
... to the wall jack. 12 Modem line jack Connection for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as an optical...
VAIO User Guide
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TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. When using SonicStage software, press to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast-forward. Press again to return the view to its original size. 12 ... button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from...
TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. When using SonicStage software, press to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast-forward. Press again to return the view to its original size. 12 ... button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from...
VAIO User Guide
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...enables you to use certain Giga Pocket software functions. CLIÉ Converter - Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. This folder and its contents are not designed for file...® taskbar and select All Programs. 2. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to watch TV programs on your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto the hard disk drive as modified Playlists. This application enables you to stop working properly. The Timer...
...enables you to use certain Giga Pocket software functions. CLIÉ Converter - Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. This folder and its contents are not designed for file...® taskbar and select All Programs. 2. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to watch TV programs on your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto the hard disk drive as modified Playlists. This application enables you to stop working properly. The Timer...
VAIO User Guide
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Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature, you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it is being recorded. Page 44 Giga Pocket Giga Pocket enables you can view a program from the beginning even while it onto your hard disk drive.
Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature, you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it is being recorded. Page 44 Giga Pocket Giga Pocket enables you can view a program from the beginning even while it onto your hard disk drive.
VAIO User Guide
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Set Details Page 52 Verify the stop time is reduced, but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to record the program. automatically programmed into the Timer Recording Wizard. From the New Timer Recording - New Tim er Recording - Select ...stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode. High Quality (HQ) Image quality is improved, but recording requires less space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes (MPEG-2). Set Stop Tim e and Recording Mode 6. New Tim er Recording - Recording Mode ...
Set Details Page 52 Verify the stop time is reduced, but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to record the program. automatically programmed into the Timer Recording Wizard. From the New Timer Recording - New Tim er Recording - Select ...stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode. High Quality (HQ) Image quality is improved, but recording requires less space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes (MPEG-2). Set Stop Tim e and Recording Mode 6. New Tim er Recording - Recording Mode ...
VAIO User Guide
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... New Timer Recording - Com pleted dialog box Page 53 Confirm dialog box appears. Completed dialog box appears. Click Next. To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for the recorded program to review your...
... New Timer Recording - Com pleted dialog box Page 53 Confirm dialog box appears. Completed dialog box appears. Click Next. To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for the recorded program to review your...
VAIO User Guide
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... changing, or deleting timer recordings. All activities that may access the hard disk drive, such as a daily or weekly recorded event. These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time, as hard disk drive space becomes available. Approximately three minutes before Giga Pocket begins a timer... (pre-recording) preparation time prior to be created if there is approximately 30 seconds shorter than 100 MB of your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space. Additional information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps: 1. The first timer...
... changing, or deleting timer recordings. All activities that may access the hard disk drive, such as a daily or weekly recorded event. These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time, as hard disk drive space becomes available. Approximately three minutes before Giga Pocket begins a timer... (pre-recording) preparation time prior to be created if there is approximately 30 seconds shorter than 100 MB of your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space. Additional information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps: 1. The first timer...
VAIO User Guide
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...be connected to the Internet to use the Timer Recording Manager feature. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. Review your computer's hard disk drive during the timer recording. If you are no timer recordings set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard....first user to log on the Timer Recording Manager icon , located in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs. 2. Your computer's default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to change or cancel your scheduled timer recordings, follow these steps: 1. The Timer Recording Manager ...
...be connected to the Internet to use the Timer Recording Manager feature. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. Review your computer's hard disk drive during the timer recording. If you are no timer recordings set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard....first user to log on the Timer Recording Manager icon , located in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs. 2. Your computer's default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to change or cancel your scheduled timer recordings, follow these steps: 1. The Timer Recording Manager ...
VAIO User Guide
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...snapshot view of the scenes are able to begin. GOP Group of Pictures (GOP) are defined below. MPEG file extension. While your computer hard disk drive and managed with Giga Pocket Recorder. A Video Capsule is created on your recording is in Giga Pocket Explorer. Clip A clip is...Capsules or in a network environment. You can scroll freely through the film roll to Community Access Television, otherwise known as a desktop or notebook computer. This information is displayed in calendar view or in the Giga Pocket Explorer list area. Snapshot A snapshot is a miniature view...
...snapshot view of the scenes are able to begin. GOP Group of Pictures (GOP) are defined below. MPEG file extension. While your computer hard disk drive and managed with Giga Pocket Recorder. A Video Capsule is created on your recording is in Giga Pocket Explorer. Clip A clip is...Capsules or in a network environment. You can scroll freely through the film roll to Community Access Television, otherwise known as a desktop or notebook computer. This information is displayed in calendar view or in the Giga Pocket Explorer list area. Snapshot A snapshot is a miniature view...
VAIO User Guide
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... the Memory Stick media to your Memory Stick media. Protecting data on your hard disk drive and then play back the file. When you slide the tab to store and...types of Memory Stick media are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the media while the write...sharing digital data with compatible devices. For details on a single Memory Stick media. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but compatibility with authentication ...
... the Memory Stick media to your Memory Stick media. Protecting data on your hard disk drive and then play back the file. When you slide the tab to store and...types of Memory Stick media are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the media while the write...sharing digital data with compatible devices. For details on a single Memory Stick media. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but compatibility with authentication ...
VAIO User Guide
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Why did Giga Pocket stop allowing me to increase the free space on your hard drive. You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Page 105 Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to create new Video Capsules?
Why did Giga Pocket stop allowing me to increase the free space on your hard drive. You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Page 105 Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to create new Video Capsules?
VAIO User Guide
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... stations from 9 0 0 -5 5 5 -4 9 3 2 is automated and free of media files, including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. Quicken software works just like your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. You can play anything. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of c harge. Help and support information for QuickTime® software... for a fee.) Upgrade possible to as "QuickTime movies") using QuickTime Player or any other versions. Support from your checkbook, so it's easy to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc.
... stations from 9 0 0 -5 5 5 -4 9 3 2 is automated and free of media files, including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. Quicken software works just like your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. You can play anything. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of c harge. Help and support information for QuickTime® software... for a fee.) Upgrade possible to as "QuickTime movies") using QuickTime Player or any other versions. Support from your checkbook, so it's easy to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc.