User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS290JEC

[. . . ] 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 computer configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. [. . . ] To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards or other components that may be near the slot cover you plan to remove. 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. Page 172 About Opening the Computer Removing the top cover 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. Locate the two tabs on the top edge of the back panel. Gently lift these tabs and slide the top cover towards the back of the unit. Lift the top cover up and set aside. Rem ov ing the top cov er If you open the cover or panels immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to open the unit. Removing the side panel 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. See the online Specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from your local retailer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer. See Before upgrading your computer. Page 179 Removing a memory module 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices. Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out. Store the module in a static-free bag. Gently handle the memory module by the sides only. [. . . ] You can access the Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: Information about your specific computer model, such as hardware and software specifications. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that enable you to: quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. [. . . ]