User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FW455J/H

[. . . ] 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://esupport. sony. com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada. 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 VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way. 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. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode. !Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time, for example, AC power. 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. 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. [. . . ] The still images appear in a convenient light-table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder, create your own photo albums, and make prints. For users in USA and Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://esupport. sony. com Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) For users in Canada Web Site http://www. sony. ca/support Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www. intuit. com/support/quicken/ ROXIO DigitalMedia® Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support. sonic. com/ n 174 N Support Options SonicStage® software Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. [. . . ]