User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS190JSR

[. . . ] For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows ® taskbar, and then click Welcome to VAIO life. Page 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. [. . . ] Otherwise, damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other components. Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation. 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 (for example, cellophane wrappers). Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features mentioned in this section. The interior hardware configuration of your system may vary from the illustrations, depending on the computer purchased. Page 91 Removing the back cover 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. Gently place the system unit on a flat and stable surface, with the LCD screen facing down. Slide the back panel cover open, as shown. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. Page 98 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your computer has an installed ATA-100, 3½-inch hard disk drive. Do not attempt to replace the hard drive. Contact your local dealer for replacement or upgrade of the hard disk drive. Page 99 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 100 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive1 (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD or DVD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using bootable media). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. [. . . ] Web site http://www. intermute. com/support. html VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO® personal computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications Web site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Components is a software plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality when capturing video with your Sony digital camcorder. Web site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Page 155 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]