User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FW292

[. . . ] Specifications -- The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport. sony. com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. VAIO Recovery 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 guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] Even when the battery runs down, no data will be lost. The power indicator light is off in this mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. Alternatively, 1 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. Click Hibernate. To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. !If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated. It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model, refer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 109 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 the following pages. The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model. 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 the computer. If a memory module is not detected by the 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. [. . . ] For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). Trend MicroTM Anti-Spyware Trend Micro, Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://kb. trendmicro. com/search/default. asp Total TalkTM America Online, Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. totaltalk. com VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]