User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB15FX/WI

[. . . ] Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. [. . . ] Using this is recommended when the AC adapter is connected or in Normal or higher modes. Turning Off Unnecessary Devices Turning off unnecessary devices extends the battery use time. Select the Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab and click Device Manager. Right-click a device you are not using, and select 'Disable' (e. g. wireless LAN, 1394 etc. ) Battery Calibration If you charge/discharge the battery repeatedly for only a short time, the battery use time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display. In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display will be same by discharging the battery completely using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it again. Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system. Restart your computer and press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Using the arrow keys, highlight Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot menu. The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is discharged forcibly. This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge. When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully. 110 Users Manual Upgrading Memory This computer has one or more 512MB memory module(s). Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight. Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components. If you have left your computer in a hot place, let it cool down slowly to room temperature (with the LCD panel open) before using it. Do not remove the memory-module compartment door, or try to install a memory module when the computer is on. Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain. Sit with your back straight and supported by your chair. Adjust your chair or work table so that your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position, parallel with the floor. Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work. Your hands should "float" slightly above the keyboard. Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more information on setting up your work area. Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and stretch your muscles. Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of your files. 114 Users Manual A walkie-talkie must be kept more than 1 meter away from the device. Since a walkie-talkie transmits a very strong signal, it may cause a computer malfunction. Travelling with Your Computer Air Travel If you are travelling by air, follow these tips: Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer with your baggage. Allow the computer and disks to go through the X-ray security devices. Do not hand-carry disks through the walk-through metal detectors, which can cause loss of data. Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing. Please follow the instruction of the corresponding facilities regarding the use of wireless devices (wireless LAN, Bluetooth , etc. ) when in a wireless communication restricted area (e. g. airplane, hospital , etc. ). Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer. [. . . ] ͧͧ͡ 2 ͧʴҾѴ ҡ鹤ԡ Apply кԴ (觨 2~3 ҷ ) 134 ͼ 3. ͡Դó ͡ Regional Options 䢤 Standards and formats ͡ Location Фԡ OK 4. ˹Ҩ Regional and Language Options ԡ Details 䢻- 135 5. ¹ Default Input Language ҷͧ㹡û͹ Фԡ OK 8. ͻҡԹкتͧâͧس ͹Ǥԡ Next Windows XP Professional edition Թ кتͤʼҹѺ administrator ҡ ͹ ͤʼҹ administrator Ǥԡ Next 9. ͻҡԹ Date and Time Settings ԡ Next ͧзӡԴ 10. ͧʴ Press any key to boot from CD ͧ ͤسʡͻͧ Windows ¶֧Դó 蹫մ system recovery ͡Դ ;पѹҧ ҡ红 System Software 136 ͼ ҡسöѹ Windows ҡسöѹ Windows سͧͧ蹫մ system recovery Դ Windows ҡس ͧ蹫մ system recovery سöԴ Windows ͡ user installation ҹ öԴ͡ standard installation 1. [. . . ]