User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS190JVR

[. . . ] It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. 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 n7N Before Use 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. [. . . ] Follow the on-screen instructions. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The orange power light is on during this mode. !Turn off your computer if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode. To return to Normal mode Press the power button on your computer. Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard. !If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings. To change the Sleep mode settings 1 2 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. The package protects the module from ESD. n 114 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 ESD. Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your 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 a location 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 your computer. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 5 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks. Remove the back panel cover from the computer. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices. Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 117 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 9 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 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. 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. 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw. [. . . ] For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). n 188 N Support Options VAIO Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 179). [. . . ]