User manual SONY VAIO VPCB11CGX

[. . . ] 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook . 23 Turning your wireless radio on or off . 32 i Contents www. gateway. com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . . 33 Preventing static electricity discharge . [. . . ] You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Close all open files and programs. 2 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 3 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 4 Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: a From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click Always On. d Click the Alarms tab. e Click to clear the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes. Let the battery drain until your notebook automatically turns off. f Click OK. 5 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 6 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue. 7 When you are ready to use your notebook again, do the following: a From the desktop, right-click the power icon, then select Adjust Power Properties. b Click the Power Schemes tab. c Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click Portable/Laptop. d Click the Alarms tab. e Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes. f Click OK. 31 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www. gateway. com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories. gateway. com. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 29. 6 Remove the memory bay cover screw. Screw 7 Open the memory bay cover, then remove it. 8 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip 35 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www. gateway. com 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then replace the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. page 34. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 29. 36 www. gateway. com Replacing the DVD drive 7 Remove the two DVD drive screws. Screw Screw 8 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. [. . . ] To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. EPA ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. ENERGY STAR Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. [. . . ]