User manual SONY PCV-RS221

[. . . ] Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer!Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. 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. Page 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! [. . . ] Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. The latches snap into position, holding the module in place. 5. 8. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to relieve pressure. Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed. 10. See Replacing the cover. Page 70 About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium battery. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the lithium battery. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. Installing a lithium battery 7. Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings. If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. The Date and Time Properties window appears. Page 71 2. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as desired. Click Apply, then click OK. Page 72 About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3. 5-inch hard disk drive. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. [. . . ] A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software applications. Click the desired software application. 3 The software's main window appears. 3. 1 A hardc opy vers ion of the V A I O C omputer U s er Guide is provided with s elec ted models . A hardc opy s oftware manual may available for c ertain s oftware applic ations . [. . . ]