PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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.... Press and hold the 2 tabs in the direction of your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to guide you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of the Hard Drive's connections. Slide the panel in the rear, as shown. Step...The inside is turned off and disconnected from the power source. P/N T99860132 Rev. CAUTION! PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Tabs Step 1. Identify the location of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to remove the side panel, set panel aside.
.... Press and hold the 2 tabs in the direction of your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to guide you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of the Hard Drive's connections. Slide the panel in the rear, as shown. Step...The inside is turned off and disconnected from the power source. P/N T99860132 Rev. CAUTION! PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Tabs Step 1. Identify the location of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to remove the side panel, set panel aside.
PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions 1 [A] [B] 2 Step 4. IMPORTANT! Take caution not to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the unit. [A] Ensure that secure the Drive into the bracket. 1 Step 8. Step 7. [A] Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Step 5. [A] Release the HDD bracket by pulling...
PCV-RZ Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions 1 [A] [B] 2 Step 4. IMPORTANT! Take caution not to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the unit. [A] Ensure that secure the Drive into the bracket. 1 Step 8. Step 7. [A] Slide New Hard drive inside the bracket. Step 5. [A] Release the HDD bracket by pulling...
Quick Start Guide
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...your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. For more information about hard disk drive recovery...'s information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP guide-Explains how to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library...
...your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. For more information about hard disk drive recovery...'s information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP guide-Explains how to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library...
Quick Start Guide
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... the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber when reading or...
... the power is on. 6 Power switch Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber when reading or...
Quick Start Guide
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...contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low... (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20
...contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 14 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low... (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, 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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... 13 VOLUME button Press to change the remote control's control between DVDs. When using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 CHANNEL button Press to raise or lower the volume. 26 Press the button again to view a shortcut ...software is 1, if you are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from the TV/recording deck to close the current software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. See the DVD player software instructions for other software.) 9 STANDBY ...
... 13 VOLUME button Press to change the remote control's control between DVDs. When using SonicStage software, plress to change from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 12 CHANNEL button Press to raise or lower the volume. 26 Press the button again to view a shortcut ...software is 1, if you are running.) 10 MODE switch Set the switch from the TV/recording deck to close the current software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 7 TITLE button The function of available software applications. See the DVD player software instructions for other software.) 9 STANDBY ...
Quick Start Guide
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit.
Quick Start Guide
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... the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the...
... the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the...
Quick Start Guide
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... The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows® taskbar, point to...
... The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows® taskbar, point to...
Quick Start Guide
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When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Your computer restarts. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next...
When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. Your computer restarts. The Recovery Options window appears. (If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next...
Quick Start Guide
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... the Application Recovery Complete window appears. 7 If you see an installation error message, try recovering the software again. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next. 10 You may see installation ...titles. 8 Click Finish. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in each wizard...
... the Application Recovery Complete window appears. 7 If you see an installation error message, try recovering the software again. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next. 10 You may see installation ...titles. 8 Click Finish. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit to perform a complete hard disk drive recovery. 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in each wizard...
Quick Start Guide
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For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to operate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to zero. 56 If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to drive D.
For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ software requires a drive D in order to operate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to zero. 56 If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to drive D.
VAIO User Guide
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... And Support. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Page 4 The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. This online...
... And Support. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Page 4 The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. This online...
VAIO User Guide
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Click Save. Page 89 To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. Click Menu. 2.
Click Save. Page 89 To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your project in the File name field. 3. Select Save Project, type a name for your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. Click Menu. 2.
VAIO User Guide
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... (EMD) services on the Internet - Transferring music files to your VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from these sources into your optical drive and check in the songs to your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to your computer's hard drive. From external devices1 using Electronic Music Distribution services...
... (EMD) services on the Internet - Transferring music files to your VAIO computer You can transfer music to your VAIO computer from these sources into your optical drive and check in the songs to your computer's hard drive. MagicGate Memory Stick media - Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to your computer's hard drive. From external devices1 using Electronic Music Distribution services...
VAIO User Guide
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Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you can burn the songs to your computer's hard drive. Page 102 From your computer, you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws .
Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you can burn the songs to your computer's hard drive. Page 102 From your computer, you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws .
VAIO User Guide
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... sources is displayed on the left, with the PhotoCollection feature 1. Organizing your digital photo collections You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer's hard drive or from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. Use this to place the selected pictures into an organized slide show, customizing the Slideshow settings with...
... sources is displayed on the left, with the PhotoCollection feature 1. Organizing your digital photo collections You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer's hard drive or from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. Use this to place the selected pictures into an organized slide show, customizing the Slideshow settings with...
VAIO User Guide
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DVgate Plus software's flow Page 126 Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera.
DVgate Plus software's flow Page 126 Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your digital video camera.
VAIO User Guide
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To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Connect to Cart. 5. From the list of... properly. Page 174 For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you can restore your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, ...
To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software, using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility. Connect to Cart. 5. From the list of... properly. Page 174 For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you can restore your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, ...
VAIO User Guide
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Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to create new Video Capsules? Page 192 You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Why did Giga Pocket stop allowing me to increase the free space on your hard drive.
Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to create new Video Capsules? Page 192 You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB. Why did Giga Pocket stop allowing me to increase the free space on your hard drive.