2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS...S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • ... MM512L • • MM512I ($399.99) • MM512I ($399.99) • • • USB Floppy Drive VGP-UFD1 $49.99 Ultra-Portable 40GB1 Hard Drive w/ Security 80GB1 Hard Drive w/ Security VGP-UHDP04/N VGP-UHDM08 VGP-UHDP04/R $279.99 $299.99 • • • • •...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS...S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • ... MM512L • • MM512I ($399.99) • MM512I ($399.99) • • • USB Floppy Drive VGP-UFD1 $49.99 Ultra-Portable 40GB1 Hard Drive w/ Security 80GB1 Hard Drive w/ Security VGP-UHDP04/N VGP-UHDM08 VGP-UHDP04/R $279.99 $299.99 • • • • •...
2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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..., S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99...available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are registered trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP-XXXX $99.99...bay, battery charger and PC lock. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in...
..., S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99...available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are registered trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP-XXXX $99.99...bay, battery charger and PC lock. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in...
VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... a solid surface with your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to avoid scratching the surface of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove jewelry before you . Prepare the Computer. Remove Side Panel. Identify the location of the hard drive's connections as this promotes...
... a solid surface with your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to avoid scratching the surface of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove jewelry before you . Prepare the Computer. Remove Side Panel. Identify the location of the hard drive's connections as this promotes...
VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... new drive into the... from the hard drive. Using the enclosed ...new hard drive ...old hard drive to unlock the handle. VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement ...Instructions [1] [2] Step 4. Hold the cables away from the bracket enclosure while inserting the complete assembly. Step 9. P/N 994636300 Rev. Step 7. Proceed to the hard drive. Slide out the original drive. IMPORTANT! Slide the complete HDD bracket enclosure out of the drive...hard drive into the bracket enclosure. B 2/2 IMPORTANT! Power on your computer...
... new drive into the... from the hard drive. Using the enclosed ...new hard drive ...old hard drive to unlock the handle. VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement ...Instructions [1] [2] Step 4. Hold the cables away from the bracket enclosure while inserting the complete assembly. Step 9. P/N 994636300 Rev. Step 7. Proceed to the hard drive. Slide out the original drive. IMPORTANT! Slide the complete HDD bracket enclosure out of the drive...hard drive into the bracket enclosure. B 2/2 IMPORTANT! Power on your computer...
User Guide
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... Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card ...103 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...106 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...108...
... Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card ...103 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...106 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...108...
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... included with your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID guide. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer's RAID array, or to the Sony online support Web...
... included with your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID guide. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer's RAID array, or to the Sony online support Web...
User Guide
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Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first... time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12...
Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first... time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12...
User Guide
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... with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive. Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on and turns off . Do not enter Standby mode or...
... with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive. Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on and turns off . Do not enter Standby mode or...
User Guide
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...visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 93) ❑ Opening and Closing the Computer (page 94) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 97) ❑ Installing an Add-on the memory module. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service ...on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors on Card (page 103) ❑ Replacing the Lithium Battery (page 106) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 108) ❑ Installing the IDE Device (page 117) n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and ...
...visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 93) ❑ Opening and Closing the Computer (page 94) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 97) ❑ Installing an Add-on the memory module. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service ...on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors on Card (page 103) ❑ Replacing the Lithium Battery (page 106) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 108) ❑ Installing the IDE Device (page 117) n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and ...
User Guide
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... hard disk drive. Visit the Sony online support Web site for details about the installed hard disk drive. The identified drives, including those for removable media, may be equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in this section may not apply if you may be changed. n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer...
... hard disk drive. Visit the Sony online support Web site for details about the installed hard disk drive. The identified drives, including those for removable media, may be equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in this section may not apply if you may be changed. n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer...
User Guide
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... you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery utility cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony. ✍ System or Application Recovery CDs are not supplied with your Sony computer. n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer About hard disk drive recovery When you...
... you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery utility cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony. ✍ System or Application Recovery CDs are not supplied with your Sony computer. n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer About hard disk drive recovery When you...
User Guide
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... a RAID configuration. ❑ Follow the configuration instructions supplied with the new hard disk drive. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is equipped with a Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive, you do not need to configure the new drive. ❑ The instructions provided here do not apply, if you...
... a RAID configuration. ❑ Follow the configuration instructions supplied with the new hard disk drive. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is equipped with a Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive, you do not need to configure the new drive. ❑ The instructions provided here do not apply, if you...
User Guide
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... Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to four SATA hard disk drives to remove the panel. Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and ...disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Push the button (1) to touch. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be ...
... Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to four SATA hard disk drives to remove the panel. Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and ...disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Push the button (1) to touch. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be ...
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n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer. 5 Pull the drive holder handle straight out from the chassis to unlock the drive holder. 6 Grasp the handle and slide the drive holder out.
n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer. 5 Pull the drive holder handle straight out from the chassis to unlock the drive holder. 6 Grasp the handle and slide the drive holder out.
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Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ✍ The new hard disk drive comes with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder.
Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with the necessary screws. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. ✍ The new hard disk drive comes with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive bay. 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder.
User Guide
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Make sure to the hard disks as follows: Connect the internal SATA cables: To the hard disks in: Red PORT0 cable Top drive bay White PORT1 cable 2nd drive bay Blue PORT2 cable 3rd drive bay Orange PORT3 cable Bottom drive bay ! Commercially available SATA cables with the straight-head connector may be accidentally unplugged when you open or close the hard disk cover. 13 Replace the hard disk cover. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Connect the power connectors to the original and new hard disks. 12 Connect the internal SATA cables to use the internal SATA cables.
Make sure to the hard disks as follows: Connect the internal SATA cables: To the hard disks in: Red PORT0 cable Top drive bay White PORT1 cable 2nd drive bay Blue PORT2 cable 3rd drive bay Orange PORT3 cable Bottom drive bay ! Commercially available SATA cables with the straight-head connector may be accidentally unplugged when you open or close the hard disk cover. 13 Replace the hard disk cover. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Connect the power connectors to the original and new hard disks. 12 Connect the internal SATA cables to use the internal SATA cables.
User Guide
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...the area and select New Partition from the menu. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select... Initialize Disk from the menu. 6 Click on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive ...
...the area and select New Partition from the menu. To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Log on to complete the process. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as a user with red marking) and select... Initialize Disk from the menu. 6 Click on -screen instructions to Windows as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive ...
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See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 80) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. .... If the message that came with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 80) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. .... If the message that came with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
Marketing Specifications
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... . Advanced DDR2 memory provides ultra high-speed computing. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Premier performance. This multimedia powerhouse is the ultimate in multimedia computing, delivering Blu-ray Disc™ support10 and screaming-fast computing performance in a whisper-quiet environment. The VAIO® RC Digital Studio™ Desktop is capable of playing10 and writing11 Blu-ray...
... . Advanced DDR2 memory provides ultra high-speed computing. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Premier performance. This multimedia powerhouse is the ultimate in multimedia computing, delivering Blu-ray Disc™ support10 and screaming-fast computing performance in a whisper-quiet environment. The VAIO® RC Digital Studio™ Desktop is capable of playing10 and writing11 Blu-ray...
Marketing Specifications
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...choose to change without notice. Some pre-installed software titles may affect application performance. All other . 5. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of their respective owners. DVD+RW Write: 8x max. DVD-R Write: 8x max. DVD-RW... and every particular instance. Accessible capacity may not be provided via third-party technician to hard drive capacity. DVD Media/Formats are approximate. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. i.LINK is determined by Graphics Card), One PCI Express x1 (available) Audio...
...choose to change without notice. Some pre-installed software titles may affect application performance. All other . 5. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of their respective owners. DVD+RW Write: 8x max. DVD-R Write: 8x max. DVD-RW... and every particular instance. Accessible capacity may not be provided via third-party technician to hard drive capacity. DVD Media/Formats are approximate. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. i.LINK is determined by Graphics Card), One PCI Express x1 (available) Audio...