User manual SONY PCG-GRT250K

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 1 Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: Position of your computer -- Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. [. . . ] Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information. Page 106 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system's memory 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, point to Programs, and then point to Sony Notebook Setup. Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. On the About This Computer tab, make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter. Sony Notebook Setup Page 107 Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk. Page 108 Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk. Page 109 Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1. Close any active programs to prevent data loss. Plug the USB cable (with the USB icon pop-up message appears. The Found New Hardware Connecting a Floppy Disk Driv e Page 110 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk, use one that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly. To insert a floppy disk 1. Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up. Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place. Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. To remove a floppy disk 1. Close Programs that access the floppy disk. Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off. Push the Eject button, and remove the disk. To avoid losing data, do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on. Rem ov ing a Floppy Disk Page 111 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets, direct sunlight, and heat sources. Page 112 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off by simply disconnecting the USB cable from the computer. [. . . ] Wheel of Fortune Online, card games, and action titles like Cosmic Rift, the station rewards its players with a host of contests and cash giveaways as well as localization so players can play in French, German and Japanese. Support: Sony Electronics, see VAIO Support Agent TurboTax® for the Web Intuit, Inc. Quickly and easily prepares and files tax returns without downloading or installing any software. From the easy-to-use interview to features such as Instant Data Entry, also found in the TurboTax desktop products, TurboTax for the Web offers easy, fast and customized tax preparation. [. . . ]