User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS290JEQ

[. . . ] It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. 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://sony. ca/view/Computers_Bulletins. htm 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 3 Click Start and Help and Support. Click Manuals & Specifications. [. . . ] The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 7 The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 2 Turn on the computer. Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Enter the current password and press the Enter key. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 157). n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in this section. Notes on adding/removing memory modules Be careful when changing memory. 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 your computer. If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment. Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ESD can damage memory modules and other components. [. . . ] For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 161). n 171 N Support Options VAIO® Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 161). VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound/display settings with the buttons on the launcher window. [. . . ]