User manual SONY VAIO VGN-Z790DCB

[. . . ] Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. [. . . ] When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to green. When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal. Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge-recharge cycles. Follow these rules for charging your battery: · A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time. Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use. · Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery. This can help extend the life of the battery. · Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 0oC or over 45oC All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You may need to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage. 36 Users Manual Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery: · Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: ­ Expose the equipment to liquid. ­ Drop, jar, or damage the computer. · Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. · Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste. If you replace your battery with a new one: ­ Keep the old battery out of the reach of children. ­ Dispose of the old battery promptly. ­ Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery. Removing the Battery Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer. To remove the battery from the computer: 1. Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You may also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your computer, to set the time and date, use security or power-management features, or alter the settings of other features. BIOS Caution: If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean, seek help from a person who is knowledgeable. Incorrect settings may cause your system to "Crash". Your computer's version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed here or may include additional fields. Field names and order of appearance can vary according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on your computer. Starting System Setup To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press <F2> and hold until the System Setup screen appears. Table 2. System Setup Menus Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Function Changes the basic system. Configures advanced features on your computer. Enables security features, including passwords and backup and virus-check reminders. Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features. Specifies how to exit System Setup. To open the menu you need to use, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name. 40 Users Manual Table 3. System Setup Navigation Keys Navigation Key <F1> <Esc> <Up Arrow> or <Down Arrow> <Left Arrow> or <Right Arrow> <F5> or <F6> <F9> <F10> <Enter> Function Displays the General Help window. [. . . ] The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) defines the standards used to develop all PC Cards. PC Card types include: modems, Ethernet adapters, SCSI adapters, ATA cards, and memory cards. PC slot The PC slot is the hardware slot in the computer where the PC Card is placed. Pixel A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer. [. . . ]