User manual SONY VAIO VGN-P688E/N

[. . . ] The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for SONY products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. SONY shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Hardware and Software Guide SONY Notebook Series First Edition March 2005 Reference Number: dv4000 Document Part Number: 375424-001 Contents 1 Component ID Top Components . [. . . ] If you mail a drive, ship it in packaging that protects it from shock, vibration, temperature, and high humidity. Label the package "FRAGILE. " devices that check placed Airport securityuse x-rays instead ofcarry-on luggage will noton a conveyor belt magnetism and damage a hard drive. 5­2 Hardware and Software Guide Drives Removing the Primary Hard Drive Ä CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in standby or in hibernation. If you are not sure whether the notebook is in hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power/standby button. Then shut down the notebook through the operating system. The hard drive that is in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive. Remove it only after the notebook is properly shut down. Save your work and close any open applications. Shut down the notebook and close the display. Loosen the screws in the hard drive bay cover. Hardware and Software Guide 5­3 Drives 5. Lift the hard drive bay cover 1 and remove it from the notebook 2. 6. Slide the hard drive toward the edge of the notebook to release it 1. 12-V PC Cards are not supported. Hardware and Software Guide 6­1 PC Cards and ExpressCards Inserting a PC Card CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted. 1. Press the PC Card eject button 1, and then remove the PC Card cover 2. 6­2 Hardware and Software Guide PC Cards and ExpressCards 2. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connector facing the notebook. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated. The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected. Hardware and Software Guide 6­3 PC Cards and ExpressCards Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. 1. Stop the PC Card by selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and then selecting the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select Show Hidden Icons on the taskbar. ) 2. (This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card. ) 3. Replace the PC Card cover if you are not inserting another PC Card. To An inserted PC Card uses poweraevenCard wheninyou are not conserve power, stop or remove PC using it. 6­4 Hardware and Software Guide PC Cards and ExpressCards What Is an ExpressCard? The ExpressCard is a next-generation PC Card with higher performance and scalability and is designed to conform to the standard specifications of the PCMCIA. [. . . ] If the screen requires additional cleaning, use an antistatic screen cleaner or premoistened antistatic wipes. TouchPad Grease and dirt on the TouchPad can cause your cursor to jump around on the display screen. To avoid this, wash hands frequently when using the notebook and clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth. 15­4 Hardware and Software Guide 16 Travel and Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping To prepare the notebook for shipping or traveling: 1. Remove all CDs, DVDs, diskettes, discs, PC Cards, ExpressCards, and digital cards. Turn off and disconnect all external devices. [. . . ]