User manual SONY VAIO VPC-Z11HGX/X

[. . . ] 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 (Selected models only) -- 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. [. . . ] Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated. It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode. !Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time, for example, AC power. If you double-click this icon, the Power Meter window appears showing you the power status. VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 2 3 4 Click Start and then Control Panel. The Power Options Properties window appears. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source (that is, battery or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the computer. 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 134 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum 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. [. . . ] The still images appear in a convenient light-table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder, create your own photo albums, and make prints. For users in USA Web Site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) For users in Canada Web Site http://www. sony. ca/support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www. sony. com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. intuit. com/support/quicken/ n 208 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. [. . . ]