User manual SONY VAIO VGN-AW230J

[. . . ] 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, 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] The power scheme has been activated. You must have administrator rights on the computer to set up a power scheme. n 115 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 116 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. 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 122 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 123) On Using the Power Source (page 124) On Handling Your Computer (page 125) On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) On Handling Floppy Disks (page 127) On Handling Discs (page 128) On Using the Battery Pack (page 129) On Using Headphones (page 130) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 130) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 131) On Handling the Memory Card Adapter (page 132) n 123 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Be careful when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it. Using the 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 lengthy period of time. [. . . ] VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 183). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere Standard, or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer. [. . . ]