Safety Information
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...Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory...Fi certification and complies with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a registered trademark ...
...Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory...Fi certification and complies with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a registered trademark ...
User Guide
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... i.LINK Device ...79 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Opening and Closing the Computer...92 Adding and Removing Memory...95 Installing an Add-on Card ...101 Replacing the Lithium...
... i.LINK Device ...79 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Opening and Closing the Computer...92 Adding and Removing Memory...95 Installing an Add-on Card ...101 Replacing the Lithium...
User Guide
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... the Lithium Battery (page 104) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 107) ❑ Installing the IDE Device (page 116) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... the Lithium Battery (page 104) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 107) ❑ Installing the IDE Device (page 116) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
User Guide
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... side. 4 Unscrew the two screws on cards, and the lithium battery inside your computer, you need to remove and replace the side panel beforehand and afterward. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Opening and Closing the Computer When you access memory modules, add-on the back of the computer. 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the...
... side. 4 Unscrew the two screws on cards, and the lithium battery inside your computer, you need to remove and replace the side panel beforehand and afterward. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Opening and Closing the Computer When you access memory modules, add-on the back of the computer. 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the...
User Guide
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... disconnect the system from its power source and from ESD. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology...
... disconnect the system from its power source and from ESD. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology...
User Guide
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...Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the computer, will result in damage to the computer... and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in places subject to ...
...Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the computer, will result in damage to the computer... and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in places subject to ...
User Guide
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n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity. 4 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Remove the side panel. See Opening the Computer (page 92) for the detailed instructions. 2 Push the tabs on the bracket and lift the bracket out of the computer.
n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity. 4 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Remove the side panel. See Opening the Computer (page 92) for the detailed instructions. 2 Push the tabs on the bracket and lift the bracket out of the computer.
User Guide
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Store the module in a static-free bag. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer.
Store the module in a static-free bag. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer.
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... it to relieve pressure. 11 Replace the bracket and tighten the screws. 12 Replace the side panel. See Closing the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. 10 The side...
... it to relieve pressure. 11 Replace the bracket and tighten the screws. 12 Replace the side panel. See Closing the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. 10 The side...
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n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon.
n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon.
User Guide
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...Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing up. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your unwanted lithium batteries to the BIOS settings. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery ...to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You can return your BIOS settings, do not wish to the factory default values. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Replace ...
...Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing up. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your unwanted lithium batteries to the BIOS settings. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery ...to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You can return your BIOS settings, do not wish to the factory default values. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Replace ...
Marketing Specifications
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VGC-RC210G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Specifications Hardware Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz Chipset: Intel® 945P Hard Drive: 320GB2 (160GBx2) 7200rpm SATA (RAID 0) Memory: 1GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 (Expandable to DVD™ - DVD Creation SonicStage® Mastering Studio - CPU speed will be available from http://www.esupport.sony... packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are a multitude of the International Energy Star ... must activate the software before you may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio® DigitalMedia ...
VGC-RC210G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Specifications Hardware Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz Chipset: Intel® 945P Hard Drive: 320GB2 (160GBx2) 7200rpm SATA (RAID 0) Memory: 1GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 (Expandable to DVD™ - DVD Creation SonicStage® Mastering Studio - CPU speed will be available from http://www.esupport.sony... packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are a multitude of the International Energy Star ... must activate the software before you may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio® DigitalMedia ...