User manual SONY VPCEH16FX/B

[. . . ] ❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www. sony. com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the computer, will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in places subject to ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside the computer. n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. Unplug the computer and remove the battery. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen. n 102 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. ❑ Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products. [. . . ] ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. moodlogic. com/support E-mail help@moodlogic. com Netscape® Internet Service America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://isp. netscape. com/help Telephone 866-541-8233 Norton Internet Security™ Symantec Corporation ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. symantec. com/techsupp Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. intuit. com/support/quicken/ n 161 N Support Options ROXIO DigitalMedia® Sonic Solutions ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support. sonic. com/ SonicStage® software Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. [. . . ]