User manual SONY VAIO VGC-JS240J

[. . . ] Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i. LINK are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover. Press the two tabs on the right side of the rear frame. Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from left to right. Add-in board configuration varies by model. Remove the screws from the center top, the lower-left corner, and the lower-right corner of the metal backplate. Lift the three-sided outer panel by pulling up on the large tab extending from the top rear. Lift the outer panel up over the unit and set it aside. Page 334 Inserting an Add-in Board Your computer has two open PCI expansion slots, enabling you to install add-in boards to expand the functionality of your system. In VAIO VGC-JS240J and PCV-R549DS, slots 2 and 3 are available. In PCV-R545DS, slots 3 and 4 are available. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order systems, may already contain installed add-in cards. To insert an add-in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer. See Notes on Use in the VAIO® Consumer Information Guide . Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings, proceed to step 2. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover. If necessary, remove any cables, add-in cards, or other components to access the lithium battery. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. You must replace the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to the instructions in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide. Replace the cover and reinstall the screws, as described in Replacing the Cover. Page 337 The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. You must 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, you do not need to run the Setup utility. If you simply wish to reset the date and time, see Windows® Help for instructions. Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk drive. (Some models, such as Configure-to-Order systems, may already have a second hard disk drive. ) The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active. [. . . ] In addition, if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available, you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope w e provide. The credit card w ill only be charged for SONY's list price for the part if the part has not been returned w ithin thirty days. See the Specifications provided w ith the Product for information on the type of service to w hich you are entitled. If you are entitled to 90-day limited express service, then in respect of certain components, you may be entitled to express w arranty service during the w arranty period, subject to certain restrictions. [. . . ]