User manual SONY VAIO SVT13114GXS RECOVERY, BACKUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

[. . . ] 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, at http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model, refer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following pages. The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model. Notes on adding/removing memory modules Be careful when changing memory. Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer. If a memory module is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. 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. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 96 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. On Handling the LCD Screen (page 97) On Using the Power Source (page 98) On Handling Your Computer (page 99) On Handling Floppy Disks (page 101) On Handling Discs (page 102) On Using the Battery Pack (page 103) On Using Headphones (page 104) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 105) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 106) n 97 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Be careful when using your computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it. Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time. The residual image disappears in a while. You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images. The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. [. . . ] For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). VAIO MediaTM software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO MediaTM software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO® computers. You can set up one or more VAIO computers as "media servers, " which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network. [. . . ]