User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FW5ERF/H

[. . . ] N User Guide Personal Computer VGN-FW series n2N Contents Before Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ergonomic Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] With this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of power source you are currently using. Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status. To select a power plan 1 2 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. Select your desired power plan. To change the power plan settings 1 2 3 4 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. If you need to change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Click OK. You can check the current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the VAIO Control Center. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Changing the Display Language n 94 N Changing the Display Language On models with Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterprise, you can download and install your desired language pack. See the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer. !To download a language pack, your computer must be connected to the Internet. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 55). To install a language pack 1 2 3 4 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update. Click xx (number) optional updates are available. Select the desired language pack from the list. Click OK to start the download and installation of the selected language pack. To change the display language 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start, Control Panel, and Clock, Language, and Region. Choose a display language from the drop-down list. Click OK. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 96 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following pages. Notes on adding/removing memory modules Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules. Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. [. . . ] The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 161 N The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. [. . . ]