User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EA2QGX

[. . . ] All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. [. . . ] The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer. Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Your computer contains expansion slots that can be used to upgrade or add components to your computer. Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then disconnect any external devices. Remove the computer access panel and locate the correct vacant slot in the computer chassis. Remove the screw securing the slot cover, then remove the expansion slot cover from the slot as illustrated. Removing the Screw and Expansion Slot Cover 2-10 Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. If installing an expansion card, skip to step 11. To remove an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables attached to the expansion card. Remove the screw at the side of the expansion slot. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive. Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers. Installing a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other Removable Storage Device 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the computer access panel. 2-14 Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 3. Install two guide screws on each side of the drive 1. Extra guide screws are provided on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The Compaq supplied metric screws are black. Install the drive in the desired drive bay by sliding it into the front of the drive cage 2; the drivelock automatically secures the drive in the bay. Be sure the guide screws line up with the guide slots in the drive cage. Aligning the Guide Screws and Installing an Optional 5. 25-Inch Drive on a Minitower (top) and a Desktop (bottom) Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 Hardware Upgrades 5. Connect the drive power 1 and signal 2 cables and, if it is a CDROM or DVD-ROM drive and if analog audio is preferred to digital audio, connect the audio cable 3. The other end of the audio cable 3 should be connected to the embedded audio connector on the system board. Connecting the Drive Cables 6. [. . . ] Do not place the keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold. For information about the recommended temperature and humidity ranges for your computer, refer to Appendix A, "Specifications, " in this guide. Keep liquids away from the computer and keyboard. [. . . ]