Safety Information
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... Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, 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 office ...available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
... Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, 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 office ...available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...
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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...
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... your model, see the online Specifications. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Opening and Closing the...
... your model, see the online Specifications. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Opening and Closing the...
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... its left side. 4 Unscrew the two screws on cards, and the lithium battery inside your computer, you attempt to touch. Opening the Computer ! If you remove the side panel immediately after you shut down before you need to remove and replace the side panel beforehand and ... let the components cool down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to remove the panel. 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 computer, lift the panel, and set ...
... its left side. 4 Unscrew the two screws on cards, and the lithium battery inside your computer, you attempt to touch. Opening the Computer ! If you remove the side panel immediately after you shut down before you need to remove and replace the side panel beforehand and ... let the components cool down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to remove the panel. 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 computer, lift the panel, and set ...
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.... ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. 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. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in a carpeted area, and do so...
.... ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. 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. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in a carpeted area, and do so...
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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 ...
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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. 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. Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Remove the side panel.
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. 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. Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Remove the side panel.
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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. Store the module in a static-free bag.
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... slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center bump in place. ! 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 latches (3) snap into ...the slot by the edges. 8 Locate the center notch (1) on the bottom edge of the module (2) into position, holding the memory module in ...
... slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center bump in place. ! 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 latches (3) snap into ...the slot by the edges. 8 Locate the center notch (1) on the bottom edge of the module (2) into position, holding the memory module in ...
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If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. 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.
If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. 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.
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...the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may be prohibited. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. ! You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory... to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. To locate a Service Center near you do not wish to the BIOS settings. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Replace the side...
...the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may be prohibited. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. ! You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory... to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. To locate a Service Center near you do not wish to the BIOS settings. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Replace the side...
Marketing Specifications
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...Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio®...Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on the Sony Desktop Computer...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 - Sony...
...Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio®...Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on the Sony Desktop Computer...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 - Sony...