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... ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On Handling the LCD Screen ...114 On Using the Power Source ...115...
... ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On Handling the LCD Screen ...114 On Using the Power Source ...115...
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...your computer. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online MCE guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. To ...system. To access this online VAIO Recovery Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in ...
...your computer. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online MCE guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. To ...system. To access this online VAIO Recovery Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in ...
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... 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) 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. For the type of module and amount of your...
... 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) 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. For the type of module and amount of your...
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... on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of an identifying letter to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed, the original drive mapping* may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. For more information...
... on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of an identifying letter to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed, the original drive mapping* may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. For more information...
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Observe the proper safety precautions when 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. ✍ Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. n 103 N Upgrading...
Observe the proper safety precautions when 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. ✍ Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. n 103 N Upgrading...
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... creates a new folder location on installing a new hard disk drive ❑ If the computer is assigned. n 104 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. ❑ Follow the configuration instructions supplied with...
... creates a new folder location on installing a new hard disk drive ❑ If the computer is assigned. n 104 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. ❑ Follow the configuration instructions supplied with...
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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. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to touch. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to two SATA hard disk drives to remove the panel. If you remove the back panel immediately after you attempt to the internal hard disk drive bay. !
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. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to touch. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to two SATA hard disk drives to remove the panel. If you remove the back panel immediately after you attempt to the internal hard disk drive bay. !
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n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Unscrew the four screws on the hard disk cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the two screws on the drive holder (1).
n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Unscrew the four screws on the hard disk cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. 6 Unscrew the two screws on the drive holder (1).
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n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Pull the drive holder slightly out and detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer.
n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Pull the drive holder slightly out and detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer.
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Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ✍ The new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. 9 Slide the drive holder completely out. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Slide a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder.
Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ✍ The new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. 9 Slide the drive holder completely out. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Slide a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder.
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n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis. Connect the power and internal SATA cables to the original and new hard disks and slide the drive holder in completely. 13 Replace the hard disk cover and the back panel, and then place the computer upright.
n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Align the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis. Connect the power and internal SATA cables to the original and new hard disks and slide the drive holder in completely. 13 Replace the hard disk cover and the back panel, and then place the computer upright.
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n 112 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 and applies the NTFS format. The Computer Management window appears. 4 Under the file directory on the right, double-click Storage and then Disk Management...
n 112 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 and applies the NTFS format. The Computer Management window appears. 4 Under the file directory on the right, double-click Storage and then Disk Management...