PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... source. Identify the location of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of the Hard Drive's connections. Remove jewelry before you...
... source. Identify the location of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of the Hard Drive's connections. Remove jewelry before you...
PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the bracket. 1 Step 8. Step 7. [A] Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Take caution not to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Reinstall the rail being careful to remove them ...screws that all holes in place. 2 Step 9. Proceed to damage the cables. PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions 1 [A] [B] 2 Step 4. Firmly press the latch to initiate the removal of the Drive inside bracket with all 4 holes ( 2 on [B] each cable to align the...
...the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the bracket. 1 Step 8. Step 7. [A] Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Take caution not to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Reinstall the rail being careful to remove them ...screws that all holes in place. 2 Step 9. Proceed to damage the cables. PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions 1 [A] [B] 2 Step 4. Firmly press the latch to initiate the removal of the Drive inside bracket with all 4 holes ( 2 on [B] each cable to align the...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... describes new Sony technology that shipped with your computer if they become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.... corrupted or are erased. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to restore the hard disk of this online information: 1. Explains how to locate, record and set up and using the...
... describes new Sony technology that shipped with your computer if they become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.... corrupted or are erased. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to restore the hard disk of this online information: 1. Explains how to locate, record and set up and using the...
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... with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. All products with each other. Please refer to the documentation that came...LINK is intended to designate that may be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of Sony used only to familiarize you with your computer.Your computer may not be available on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls ...
... with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. All products with each other. Please refer to the documentation that came...LINK is intended to designate that may be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of Sony used only to familiarize you with your computer.Your computer may not be available on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls ...
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...video cable (optional). Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while ...reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick® media. 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga...
...video cable (optional). Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while ...reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick® media. 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from and to the hard disk. 10 (For models equipped with Giga...
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...i.LINK® ports to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to... floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical...
...i.LINK® ports to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to... floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical...
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...1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. Page 11 The indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy ... connections for a compatible digital device. 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and power indicator Turns the computer on/off.
...1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. Page 11 The indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is amber while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick media. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy ... connections for a compatible digital device. 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and power indicator Turns the computer on/off.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... 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 Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot ...
... 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 Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot ...
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Page 35 Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer's D partition regularly.
Page 35 Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your computer's D partition regularly.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your computer's hard disk drive(s). Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 3. Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze. It may take a long time to ...System Tools, and then select Disk Defragmenter. Point to Accessories, point to complete defragmentation, depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your hard disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary. 1. Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears. 4.
... you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your computer's hard disk drive(s). Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 3. Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze. It may take a long time to ...System Tools, and then select Disk Defragmenter. Point to Accessories, point to complete defragmentation, depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your hard disk drive, defragmentation may be necessary. 1. Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears. 4.
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. To view the specific hardware configuration for use with...available and recommended for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to ...
... VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. To view the specific hardware configuration for use with...available and recommended for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to ...
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... data on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive and then playback the file. To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media. When you can write to your...LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on . RZ series m odel shown) 2. Rem ov ing the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV- Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on your...
... data on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive and then playback the file. To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media. When you can write to your...LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on . RZ series m odel shown) 2. Rem ov ing the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV- Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on your...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... Your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installing Memory Replacing the Lithium Battery Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Side Panel Page 48 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com...
... Your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installing Memory Replacing the Lithium Battery Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Side Panel Page 48 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com...
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... ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to take full advantage of your system's features. Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk drive. Remove the side panel. Slide the drive holder out. Desktops and click to -Order (CTO...
... ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to take full advantage of your system's features. Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk drive. Remove the side panel. Slide the drive holder out. Desktops and click to -Order (CTO...
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... drive holder. 9. Your new hard disk drive is supplied with Giga Pocket) Page 59 Connect the second power connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the chassis. 7. See the instructions supplied with pin 1 on each side of the drive holder. Slide the new drive into position. 11. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Secure the drive...
... drive holder. 9. Your new hard disk drive is supplied with Giga Pocket) Page 59 Connect the second power connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the chassis. 7. See the instructions supplied with pin 1 on each side of the drive holder. Slide the new drive into position. 11. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Secure the drive...
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...the driv e holder (PCV- Reconnect the power cord to complete the process. Right-click on the right, go to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Follow the wizard's instructions to your computer. Replace the side panel...the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. A shortcut menu appears. 3. See Replacing the Side Panel. 14. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. RX series m ...
...the driv e holder (PCV- Reconnect the power cord to complete the process. Right-click on the right, go to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Follow the wizard's instructions to your computer. Replace the side panel...the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. A shortcut menu appears. 3. See Replacing the Side Panel. 14. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. RX series m ...
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... registration process. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk drive of your hard drive. Page 63 Reinstall any applications that you may have ...installed since you started using your computer. The System Recovery process removes all...
... registration process. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased it. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore the hard disk drive of your hard drive. Page 63 Reinstall any applications that you may have ...installed since you started using your computer. The System Recovery process removes all...
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... All partitions, custom installations, and changes are restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility does not back up to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. Factory Default... Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. If you wish to an external media. System Recovery options Default System...
... All partitions, custom installations, and changes are restored. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software are removed from the hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility does not back up to retain your system data, perform a back up your system's data. Factory Default... Settings Recovery All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. If you wish to an external media. System Recovery options Default System...
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...Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 66 You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The ...CD utility enables you are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. To reinstall all of your hard drive.
...Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 66 You may not need to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The ...CD utility enables you are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. To reinstall all of your hard drive.
Marketing Specifications
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... Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of Sony used only to 1.5GB) • 533MHz Front Side Bus • 120GB†† 7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive • DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive*** • CD-ROM Drive • Giga PocketTM Personal Video ...Sony. read ) CD-ROM DRIVE 40X max. PCV-RZ14G Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ¾ Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder ¾ Watch and Record TV Programs ¾ DVD-RW / CD-RW - For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer...
... Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of Sony used only to 1.5GB) • 533MHz Front Side Bus • 120GB†† 7200rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive • DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive*** • CD-ROM Drive • Giga PocketTM Personal Video ...Sony. read ) CD-ROM DRIVE 40X max. PCV-RZ14G Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ¾ Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder ¾ Watch and Record TV Programs ¾ DVD-RW / CD-RW - For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer...