Quick Start Guide
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.... 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click Giga Pocket. ❑ Creating DVDs-(For models equipped with a DVD±RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to restore the hard disk of your VAIO computer. Restores the software applications... that is used to help you become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony...
.... 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click Giga Pocket. ❑ Creating DVDs-(For models equipped with a DVD±RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to restore the hard disk of your VAIO computer. Restores the software applications... that is used to help you become familiar with your DVD±RW drive and the DVD burning software applications included with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony...
Quick Start Guide
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...PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch 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 ...
...PCV-RZ series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on. 6 Power switch 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 ...
Quick Start Guide
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... and proper connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full...1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 18 Before connecting compatible i.LINK ...
... and proper connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full...1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 18 Before connecting compatible i.LINK ...
Quick Start Guide
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... input required). (Note: This function is available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to close the current software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. Press the button again to change the... default setting is selected with the Menu button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 CHANNEL button Press to hide this button may vary between computers. Press again to the playback deck. See the DVD player software instructions for Giga...
... input required). (Note: This function is available for details. 8 CANCEL button When using a single computer.) 11 MENU button Press to close the current software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. Press the button again to change the... default setting is selected with the Menu button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 CHANNEL button Press to hide this button may vary between computers. Press again to the playback deck. See the DVD player software instructions for Giga...
Quick Start Guide
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...Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access ...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 button and power indicator Turns the computer on the back. ...
...Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access ...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 button and power indicator Turns the computer on the back. ...
Quick Start Guide
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You may correct the problem. System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your hard drive. 49 If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
You may correct the problem. System And Application Recovery CD(s) You can restore your hard drive. 49 If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may not need to recover the entire contents of your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.
Quick Start Guide
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... installed since you can restore your computer to the original factory settings. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on this drive only. You can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you wish to retain your system ... applications are removed from the hard disk drive. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and...
... installed since you can restore your computer to the original factory settings. System Recovery options Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) All data on this drive only. You can only be used to restore the hard disk drive of the Sony computer you wish to retain your system ... applications are removed from the hard disk drive. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and...
Quick Start Guide
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...drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony....hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. ✍ To reinstall all open applications. 2 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer is equipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer's optical drive...
...drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony....hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. ✍ To reinstall all open applications. 2 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer is equipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer's optical drive...
System Reference Manual
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... Error Messages 69 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 70 DMA Channel Assignments 72 System I /O and Expansion Slots 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 80 Hard Drives and Controller 80 Optical Drives 81 System BIOS 81 Index 83 Specifications 77 Processor ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules 78 Memory...
... Error Messages 69 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 70 DMA Channel Assignments 72 System I /O and Expansion Slots 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 80 Hard Drives and Controller 80 Optical Drives 81 System BIOS 81 Index 83 Specifications 77 Processor ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules 78 Memory...
System Reference Manual
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... the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Before ...opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model) A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer...
... the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Before ...opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model) A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer...
System Reference Manual
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Removable Device 3. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. IDE Hard Drive 4.
Removable Device 3. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. IDE Hard Drive 4.
System Reference Manual
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...PCI slots are available for expansion. (See online specifications sheet for details.) One slot for speaker power cable. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack Printer port Modem jacks USB 2.0 ports*...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 ...
...PCI slots are available for expansion. (See online specifications sheet for details.) One slot for speaker power cable. 80 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack Printer port Modem jacks USB 2.0 ports*...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 ...
System Reference Manual
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... Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover, slot 42 covering I/O slot 43 CPU - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium...
... Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover, slot 42 covering I/O slot 43 CPU - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 See processor D display, power management 17 disposal of lithium...
System Reference Manual
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Index 85 S See Also communications slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68
Index 85 S See Also communications slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68
PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...the edges, away from the components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is facing 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 computer or any loss of the electronic components shown in the direction of the arrows and pull out to apply. P/N T99860132 Rev. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to do so can result in the rear, as shown. B 1/2 PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive...
...the edges, away from the components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is facing 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 computer or any loss of the electronic components shown in the direction of the arrows and pull out to apply. P/N T99860132 Rev. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to do so can result in the rear, as shown. B 1/2 PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive...
PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...Step 7. [A] Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. P/N ... that secure the Drive into their original position. Slide out the original drive. Align the Side Panel and slide it in the direction of the Drive inside bracket with ... are in alignment. [B] Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the bracket. 1 Step 8. Take caution not to align the rails with... on [B] each cable to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Reinstall the rail being careful to damage the cables. Step 5. [A] Release the HDD bracket...
...Step 7. [A] Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. P/N ... that secure the Drive into their original position. Slide out the original drive. Align the Side Panel and slide it in the direction of the Drive inside bracket with ... are in alignment. [B] Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the bracket. 1 Step 8. Take caution not to align the rails with... on [B] each cable to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Reinstall the rail being careful to damage the cables. Step 5. [A] Release the HDD bracket...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... contents of the Sony computer you can restore your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. When you started using your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with the computer when you experience a problem with your computer to restore the hard disk drive of your...
... contents of the Sony computer you can restore your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. When you started using your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software that were not included with the computer when you experience a problem with your computer to restore the hard disk drive of your...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...'s original software, drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. Page 60 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to run the Application Recovery...
...'s original software, drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in Windows to correct a problem that shipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. Page 60 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to run the Application Recovery...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO...Creation PictureGear StudioTM - Reproduction in whole or in U.S.A. 1/03 PCV-RZ24G Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ¾ Giga PocketTM Personal Video ...VAIO MediaTM - For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are time limited. 4 Limited duration trial subscription to Hard Drive...
...Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO...Creation PictureGear StudioTM - Reproduction in whole or in U.S.A. 1/03 PCV-RZ24G Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC ¾ Giga PocketTM Personal Video ...VAIO MediaTM - For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are time limited. 4 Limited duration trial subscription to Hard Drive...
Spec Label
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... factors may vary. ©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Accessible capacity may affect application performance. ** GB means one billion bytes when referring to 1.0 GB) Hard Disk Drive: 120 GB** Optical Drives: DVD ± RW Drive CD-ROM Drive Graphics: Video Recording Software: NVIDIA...174; GeForce4 MX 440 (64 MB) with DVI connector Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder * GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; PCV-RZ24G VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer...
... factors may vary. ©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Accessible capacity may affect application performance. ** GB means one billion bytes when referring to 1.0 GB) Hard Disk Drive: 120 GB** Optical Drives: DVD ± RW Drive CD-ROM Drive Graphics: Video Recording Software: NVIDIA...174; GeForce4 MX 440 (64 MB) with DVI connector Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder * GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; PCV-RZ24G VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer...