User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS230J/P

[. . . ] The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program, visit the following Web sites: http://www. energystar. gov (USA) http://www. eu-energystar. org (Europe) This computer is designed based on the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered with the following power saving settings: The LCD backlight is turned off automatically after inactivity of about 15 minutes. The computer enters Sleep mode automatically after inactivity of about 25 minutes. Press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. [. . . ] Press the power button on your computer. !Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. 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. n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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. Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. n 119 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. 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 123 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 124 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. 11 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the procedure. 13 Plug the computer to the power source and connect the rest of the peripheral devices. 14 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. n 125 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. [. . . ] The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 188). VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. [. . . ]