Sony PCV-RS400CG - Vaio Desktop Computer Manuals

PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions P/N T99860136 Rev. C 1/2 Step 3. Rotate the PC so the inside is facing to you. Identify the location of the Hard Drive’s connections. Step 1. Place your PC on a solid surface. CAUTION! Disconnect the power cord. Failure to do so can result in unit damage or personal injury. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the marked screws (3) and set them aside. Step 2. To remove the cover, hold both sides of the computer as shown and slide it towards you. Grab bottom edges of the cover and carefully spread them out and then lift up the cover. 1 1 2 2 Remove 3 screws These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process. 9 To avoid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's case.* 9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible. o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up. 9 The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different from the components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer under these procedures. The terms of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply. IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your system.  View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.  Go to the Sony Online Support Web Site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.  For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 1

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VAIO® COMPUTERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Your VAIO® computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a fast and easy-to-use system recovery utility. The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to recover preinstalled software and the operating system. The VAIO Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim all of your computer’s hard disk drive space, restore your computer to normal operation, and create a Recovery Media Kit. To reclaim the recovery partition on your hard disk drive, you must create or order the Recovery Media Kit. To create a Recovery Media Kit You can create your Recovery Media Kit using CD and DVD media.* If you wish to reclaim the space reserved for the recovery partition (approximately 5 GB), use only CD media, not DVDs, to create your kit. ❑ A kit created using both CD and DVD media supports the recovery option of restoring your computer to normal operations. ❑ A kit created using only CD media supports the recovery options of restoring your computer to normal operations and reclaiming all of your computer's hard disk drive space. Before you begin creating your Recovery Media Kit, confirm that you have the appropriate media available for the desired recovery options. ❑ For details on creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ❑ For more information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard and the Recovery Media Kit, go to: http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html ✍Your new computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Sony recommends that you create or order a Recovery Media Kit * The number of CDs and DVDs required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. ✍If your computer is running under the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition operating system, you can restore your computer and reclaim all of your hard disk drive space, using a Recovery Media Kit created with both CD and DVD media.

VAIO® Desktop Computer Specifications PCV-RS400CG / PCV-RS400CGP The following table details the range of hardware specifications available for your VAIO® computer. The actual specifications for your computer varies, depending on the hardware options purchased. Model PCV-RS400CG / PCV-400CGP Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 with HT Technology* 2.60C, 3.0 GHz† Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition (Approximate) 80 GB‡ – 200GB (7200 rpm) C = 15 GB / D = Remaining hard disk drive space** Standard RAM 512MB - 2 GB, PC2700, PC3200 DDR-SDRAM†† Graphics Intel 865PE Chipset Sound Capabilities ADI® 1981B AC’97 Codec Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB Optical Disc Drives (2) Optical disc drive options: DVD±RW and CD-RW DVD±RW and DVD-ROM Single optical disc drive option: DVD±RW Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Supports Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder technology Modem V.90 data/fax modem (REN 0.8B)‡‡ Expansion Capabilities Hard disk drive bay, PCI slot (1) Connection Capabilities - Front S-video In jack Composite video In jack Composite audio L In jack Composite audio R In jack Memory Stick® media slot i.LINK® (4-pin) S400 port USB 2.0 ports (3) SmartMedia™ card slot CompactFlash® / Microdrive media slot Connection Capabilities - Rear USB 2.0 ports (4) PS/2® keyboard port PS/2 mouse port VGA monitor port DVI monitor port Parallel (printer) port i.LINK (6-pin) S400 port Line In jack Microphone jack Headphones jack Modem line jack (RJ-11) Telephone jack (RJ-11) Speaker DC Out jack S/P DIF Optical Out port 10 BASE-T/100BASE-TX —Ethernet-LAN port (RJ-45) TV Out (S-Video/Video) jack VHF/UHF port Composite audio R In jack Composite audio L In jack Composite video In jack S-Video In jack