User manual SONY VAIO PCV-RS412X HARD DISK DRIVE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

[. . . ] It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. 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://esupport. sony. com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. VAIO Recovery 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. [. . . ] On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, press the Enter key. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Central 1 2 3 4 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. Select the desired control item and change the settings. The setting of the desired item has been changed. Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving modes called Sleep mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The orange power light is on in this mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. Alternatively, you can press the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode. To return to Normal mode Press the power button on your computer. Press the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard. !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 before you are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. n 105 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 ESD. Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your 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 a location 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 your computer. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices. Remove the back panel cover (1), unplug the computer, and then disconnect all peripheral devices. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Unscrew the screw (2) and remove the memory module compartment cover (3). 5 6 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity. Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. [. . . ] VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). n 168 N Support Options VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). [. . . ]