User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FW465J

[. . . ] 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/EN/VAIO/ 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. [. . . ] 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 83 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. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 89 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. On Handling the LCD Screen (page 90) On Using the Power Source (page 91) On Handling Your Computer (page 92) On Handling Floppy Disks (page 94) On Handling Discs (page 95) On Using the Battery Pack (page 96) On Using Headphones (page 97) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 97) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 98) n 90 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun. Be careful when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual image disappears in a while. You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images. The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. [. . . ] 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. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's shortcut keys. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). n 145 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]