User manual SONY VAIO PCGTR3A QUICK START

[. . . ] 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://www. sony. com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport. sony. com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. 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. [. . . ] Double-click the Power Management folder on the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window, and then double-click the VAIO Power Management Viewer icon. For launching VAIO Central, see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop-down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer. To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running, VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management. Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: You contact your dealer to install a new memory module. You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For the type of module and 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 117 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. Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity. n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the memory module: Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). The memory module is released. Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot. 8 9 Close the module cover and then tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer. n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the computer. Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. Double-click the System Information folder. Double-click the System Information icon. You can view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 126 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 127) On Using the Power Source (page 128) On Handling Your Computer (page 129) On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 131) On Handling Floppy Disks (page 131) On Handling Discs (page 132) On Using the Battery Pack (page 133) On Using Headphones (page 134) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 134) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 135) n 127 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun. [. . . ] Use SonicStage® Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD-R or CD-RW discs or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 185). Trend MicroTM Anti-Spyware Trend Micro, Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://kb. trendmicro. com/search/default. asp Total TalkTM America Online, Inc. [. . . ]