User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FW230J

[. . . ] Specifications -- The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http:/ /kdb. sony-latin. com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. VAIO Recovery Options 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 software information: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. [. . . ] VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 2 3 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. The Power Options Properties window appears. Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To restore the default settings 1 2 3 4 On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced. The VAIO Power Management window appears. Select Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings. The default settings are restored for all the power scheme options. nN 116 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. The Power Options Properties window appears. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop-down list. If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme. If necessary, you can change the items in the list, for example, the brightness of the LCD. 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 your 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 (that is, battery or AC adapter) 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). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. [. . . ] For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb. sony-latin. com/ nN 195 Support Options Quattro Pro® Corel Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. corel. com Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. intuit. com/support/quicken/ RecordNow!Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support. sonic. com/ nN 196 Support Options SonicStage® Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. [. . . ]