User manual SONY PCG-Z1RAP2

[. . . ] 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. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information, such as descriptions and contact information. Page 1 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. [. . . ] Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media. Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media. Do not allow the media to get wet. How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media? Use the supplied storage case. See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use. Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to: Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 74 Using the Programmable Buttons As a shortcut, you can assign a pre-programmable button (P1/P2) to adjust volume or brightness, enter a power saving mode, or switch displays. Your computer comes equipped with two built-in buttons. Locating the P1/P2 Buttons To assign a function to a programmable button 1. Click Start, and point to All Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup. From the Sony Notebook Setup submenu, click Sony Notebook Setup. Click the P1/P2 Buttons tab. Sony Notebook Setup 4. 6. Click to select a key assignment from the P1 and P2 drop-down menus. Depending on the key assignment, you may be able to customize theP1/P2 buttons further by clicking Advanced, if it becomes available, in the Current Settings box. Page 75 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can change the language displayed in Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional operating system. The multilingual user interface (MUI) language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system. Menus, help files, and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language. All other programs are displayed in English as the default language. The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional operating system. Under certain conditions, some third-party software applications may not function properly. To Change the Language Option 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and then click Regional and Language Options. The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears. From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu, select the desired language: 3. 7. English español Português francais Click Apply. The Change Regional Options pop-up window appears. [. . . ] 4. If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. Why is the sound of my computer's fan so loud?The computer's fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU. By lowering the CPU speed, you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer's fan. If your computer comes with the PowerPanel utility1, use it to lower the CPU fan speed, CPU speed, or both. [. . . ]