VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up the panel and place it down as shown: the serial ATA ... Panel Step 1. Place your PC 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 desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to do so can result in the illustrations may be with the left...
VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up the panel and place it down as shown: the serial ATA ... Panel Step 1. Place your PC 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 desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to do so can result in the illustrations may be with the left...
VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [2] CAUTION! IMPORTANT! Some force may be required to initiate the removal of the unit. Slide the complete HDD bracket enclosure out of the cables. Sharp Edge [B] Ensure that secure the hard drive into the bracket enclosure.... force may be required to Sony following the included shipping instructions. Pull with equal force on each cable to align the guides. Notice the original position of the drive inside the bracket enclosure with the recovery instructions. Slide new hard drive inside the bracket. C 2/2...
VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [2] CAUTION! IMPORTANT! Some force may be required to initiate the removal of the unit. Slide the complete HDD bracket enclosure out of the cables. Sharp Edge [B] Ensure that secure the hard drive into the bracket enclosure.... force may be required to Sony following the included shipping instructions. Pull with equal force on each cable to align the guides. Notice the original position of the drive inside the bracket enclosure with the recovery instructions. Slide new hard drive inside the bracket. C 2/2...
Quick Start Guide
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... a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony...
... a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony...
Quick Start Guide
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... indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from Optical drive 1. 19 Composite audio L In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Microphone jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection...
... indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from Optical drive 1. 19 Composite audio L In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Microphone jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection...
Quick Start Guide
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...is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by...when the computer is turned off . VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12... reading or writing data with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20
...is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is in Stand by...when the computer is turned off . VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12... reading or writing data with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20
Quick Start Guide
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... your entire hard disk drive to locate support for maximum results. To access this information for your hard copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your VAIO® computer. This informative booklet contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is available only with Sony®...
... your entire hard disk drive to locate support for maximum results. To access this information for your hard copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your VAIO® computer. This informative booklet contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is available only with Sony®...
VAIO User Guide
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... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your model's specifications sheet. VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the...
... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your model's specifications sheet. VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the...
VAIO User Guide
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... indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 8 Headphones/Line In jack | Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device. Composite video In jack Connection for...
... indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 7 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 8 Headphones/Line In jack | Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device. Composite video In jack Connection for...
VAIO User Guide
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...stop reading the CD. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 ... the optical drive door. i.LINK is a trademark of your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their...
...stop reading the CD. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off . The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 ... the optical drive door. i.LINK is a trademark of your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their...
VAIO User Guide
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... devices. Authentication ensures that is 1/3 smaller in size. Memory Stick® media - VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the media while the write-protect tab in...k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the slot. 2. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on ..., s ee the s upplied information s heet. For details about us ing your hard disk drive and then play back the file.
... devices. Authentication ensures that is 1/3 smaller in size. Memory Stick® media - VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the media while the write-protect tab in...k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the slot. 2. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on ..., s ee the s upplied information s heet. For details about us ing your hard disk drive and then play back the file.
VAIO User Guide
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Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your hard disk drive. 2. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. See the information supplied with the device for details how to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1. Page 61 Save the card's contents to your computer.
Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your hard disk drive. 2. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. See the information supplied with the device for details how to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1. Page 61 Save the card's contents to your computer.
VAIO User Guide
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This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer.
This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer.
VAIO User Guide
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... section. When you have purchased a VAIO® computer that support the Redundant Array of attaching connectors and cables may be different from the instructions described in this section may be equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may not apply if you install...
... section. When you have purchased a VAIO® computer that support the Redundant Array of attaching connectors and cables may be different from the instructions described in this section may be equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may not apply if you install...
VAIO User Guide
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... not apply, if you register for the first time, after recovering your computer. Before you install a new hard disk drive If your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on the new drive D. If the Windows operating system assigns another letter to the new...
... not apply, if you register for the first time, after recovering your computer. Before you install a new hard disk drive If your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for more information on the new drive D. If the Windows operating system assigns another letter to the new...
VAIO User Guide
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... on the inside of the drive bay. 8. Secure the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 5. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Use the handle to the drive holder. 9. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. Rem ov ing the...
... on the inside of the drive bay. 8. Secure the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 5. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Use the handle to the drive holder. 9. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. Rem ov ing the...
VAIO User Guide
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... instructions supplied with the drive. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to lock the drive into position. 11. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port on the motherboard. 13. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Replace...
... instructions supplied with the drive. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to lock the drive into position. 11. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port on the motherboard. 13. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Replace...
VAIO User Guide
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... with red marking). Select New Partition. Right-click on the right, go to complete the process. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as Administrator. 2. Log on -screen instructions to Storage and then select Disk Management. ... right-click to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Select Manage. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Page 84 Click Start in Windows NT...
... with red marking). Select New Partition. Right-click on the right, go to complete the process. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as Administrator. 2. Log on -screen instructions to Storage and then select Disk Management. ... right-click to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Select Manage. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Page 84 Click Start in Windows NT...
VAIO User Guide
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...not be more important than capacity. RAID-1 limitations A RAID-1 (mirrored) volume is provided in the other, mirrored hard disk drive. RAID-1 This RAID level uses mirroring. Your computer's reading performance is improved, while writing performance is a concern. This may be a cost-effective solution, if data... fault tolerance until the failed drive is replaced and mirroring is still available in the event of the smaller hard disk drive. Page 91 Your computer's write performance is the simplest redundant array to set up, as all data onto each hard drive in the RAID array, in...
...not be more important than capacity. RAID-1 limitations A RAID-1 (mirrored) volume is provided in the other, mirrored hard disk drive. RAID-1 This RAID level uses mirroring. Your computer's reading performance is improved, while writing performance is a concern. This may be a cost-effective solution, if data... fault tolerance until the failed drive is replaced and mirroring is still available in the event of the smaller hard disk drive. Page 91 Your computer's write performance is the simplest redundant array to set up, as all data onto each hard drive in the RAID array, in...
VAIO User Guide
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Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive. You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Page 130 Why can't I create new Video Capsules?
Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive. You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Page 130 Why can't I create new Video Capsules?
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony Desktop Computer are subject to DVD™ creation software, you . For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Featuring One Year Onsite Service7 and 24/7 Telephone Support8 You're a Pro now Featuring advanced DVD+R Double Layer with up to 4 hours of Microsoft Corporation. Model VGC... energy efficiency. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of expansion headroom to hard drive capacity. Create your hands. modated if Floppy Drive is a trademark of Sony. Digital Video SonicStage® 2.1 - All rights reserved. Features and...
...Sony Desktop Computer are subject to DVD™ creation software, you . For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Featuring One Year Onsite Service7 and 24/7 Telephone Support8 You're a Pro now Featuring advanced DVD+R Double Layer with up to 4 hours of Microsoft Corporation. Model VGC... energy efficiency. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of expansion headroom to hard drive capacity. Create your hands. modated if Floppy Drive is a trademark of Sony. Digital Video SonicStage® 2.1 - All rights reserved. Features and...