User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS190JST

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. If a memory module is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the computer. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory module 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 (cellophane wrappers, for example). Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) computers, may have all expansion slots filled. !Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer. See Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 93). To install an add-on card 1 Remove the side panel. See Opening the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 2 Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the slot cover's screw, and then remove the slot cover. !When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove addon cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to remove. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the add-on card into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover. 4 Replace the side panel. See Closing the Computer (page 96) for the detailed instructions. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. !There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium battery. Replacing the Lithium Battery To replace the lithium battery 1 2 3 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. [. . . ] 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 171 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. [. . . ]