User manual SONY VAIO VGN-AR570E

[. . . ] 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://www. sony. com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. VAIO Recovery Options 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 online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] 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 sheet. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 99 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 the computer. 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 105 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 106) On Using the Power Source (page 107) On Handling Your Computer (page 108) On Handling Floppy Disks (page 110) On Handling Discs (page 111) On Using the Battery Pack (page 112) On Using Headphones (page 113) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 113) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 114) n 106 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun. Be careful when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual image disappears in a while. You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images. [. . . ] The still images appear in a convenient light-table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder, create your own photo albums, and make prints. For users in USA Web Site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) For users in Canada Web Site http://www. sony. ca/support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://www. sony. com/lapcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. intuit. com/support/quicken/ ROXIO DigitalMedia® Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support. sonic. com/ n 168 N Support Options SonicStage® software Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. [. . . ]