User manual SONY VAIO VGN-AW270Y/Q

[. . . ] Instant Mode -- Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. n8N Before Use Non-printed Documentation User Guide (this manual) -- Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. Specifications -- The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport. sony. com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www. sony. ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil VAIO Recovery Center User 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. [. . . ] If you need to change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Click OK. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 181). n 113 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. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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. To insert a new memory module into the lower open slot for increasing the amount of memory, remove the memory module from the upper slot first, and then insert the new memory module into the lower slot and reinsert the removed memory module. Remove the new memory module from its packaging. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 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. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the upper slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. !Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 121 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 2 3 Turn on the computer. Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Double-click the System Information icon under the System Information folder. You can view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer. n 122 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO 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 128) On Handling Discs (page 129) On Using the Battery Pack (page 130) On Using Headphones (page 132) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 133) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 134) On Updating Your Computer (page 135) n 123 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 surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it. [. . . ] For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 184). VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD, digital still camera, or camcorder. [. . . ]