User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS190JSQ

[. . . ] 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 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 Guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated. It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode. !Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off. n 90 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. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the computer, will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. Do not place the memory module in places subject to: Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) High humidity Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside the computer. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module !If you remove the top panel immediately after you shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to touch. Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel. To change or add a memory module 1 2 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Press and hold the release button (1), slide the top panel (2) toward the back of the computer, lift the panel, and set it aside. n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Unscrew the two screws on the memory cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 7 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 8 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer. [. . . ] For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. moodlogic. com/support E-mail help@moodlogic. com Netscape® Internet Service America Online, Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://isp. netscape. com/help Telephone 866-541-8233 Norton Internet SecurityTM Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. symantec. com/techsupp Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. intuit. com/support/quicken/ n 160 N Support Options ROXIO DigitalMedia® Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support. sonic. com/ SonicStage® software Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. [. . . ]