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Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive

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1. Replace the cover and reinstall the screws, as described on Replacing the Cover. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. You must run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings. If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings, you do not need to run the Setup utility. If you simply wish to reset the date and time, see Windows® Help for instructions. Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk drive. (Some models, such as Configure-to-Order systems, may already have a second hard disk drive.) The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active. For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive, see the computer Reference Manual. You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave (see your drive's documentation for configuration instructions). 1. Remove the cover as described on page Removing the Cover. 2. Remove the screws that secure the drive holder to the chassis top. 3. Slide the drive holder forward and then out. Page 286

Section	Page
Notice to Users	1
Read Me First	2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)	6
Supplementary Information	10
Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000	14
Standby Mode	18
Upgrading Your Computer	22
Hard Drive Partition	26
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards	30
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings	34
Memory Upgrade Specifications	38
Restoring Outlook Express	42
Self-launching CDs	46
Enabling Smart Connect	50
If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial	54
For Answers to Your Software Questions	58
Welcome	62
Features	66
Unpacking Your Computer	70
Computer and Supplied Accessories	74
Manuals	78
Recovery CDs	82
Other	86
Software Library	90
Back Panel Overview	94
Front Panel Overview	98
Setting Up Your Computer	102
Registering Your Computer	106
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse	110
Connecting the Optional Palmrest	114
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software	118
VAIO Action Setup (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only)	122
Using the Wheel Mouse	126
Using the Standby Function	130
Standby Mode Indicators	134
Shutting Down Your Computer	138
Sony Digital Media Park Applications	142
Media Bar™	145
DVgate™ Applications	148
PictureGear™	151
Smart Capture	154
Using Digital Video	157
Connecting a Digital Video Recorder	160
Using DVgate	163
Hard Drive Partition	166
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver	169
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility	172
Enabling Smart Connect	175
Troubleshooting	178
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	191
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	204
About the Software on Your Computer	217
About Your Recovery CDs	230
For Answers to Your Software Questions	243
Sony Service Center	256
Specifications	269
Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer	282
Removing the Cover	290
Inserting an Add-in Board	298
Adding Memory	306
Replacing the Lithium Battery	314
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive	322
Replacing the Cover	330
Consumer Information Guide	338
Choosing a Location for Your Computer	344
Resources	350
Notes on Use	356
On the Power Source	362
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	368
On Handling	374
On Installation	380
On Moisture Condensation	386
On Upgrading the System	392
On Handling an LCD Display	398
On Handling a CRT Display	404
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	410
On Handling Diskettes	416
On Handling CD or DVD Media	422
On Cleaning CD or DVD Media	428

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Replace the cover and reinstall the screws, as described on

Replacing the Cover

The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. You must run the Setup

utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings. If you do

not wish to customize your BIOS settings, you do not need to run the Setup utility. If you simply wish to reset the

date and time, see Windows

Help for instructions.

Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive

Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk

drive. (Some models, such as Configure-to-Order systems, may already have a second hard disk

drive.) The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active. For information on

how to install additional drives into the external drive, see the computer

Reference Manual

. You can

download the

Reference Manual

from the Sony Web site at

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all

attached peripherals, and then unplug the

power cord.

Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave (see your drive's documentation for

configuration instructions).

Remove the cover as described on page

Removing the Cover

Remove the screws that secure the drive holder to the chassis top.

Slide the drive holder forward and then out.

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