User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB1DGX/BI

[. . . ] © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2000. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Company, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard Co. [. . . ] From the status panel Press the status panel mode button repeatedly until you see the battery icon and the percentage of charge remaining. To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. First you will hear a high-pitched beep. Then, if you have not taken restorative action within a short time, the system hibernates. You won't be able to turn the computer on again until you restore power by one of the following actions: · Plug in the AC adapter (see "To connect AC power" on page 16). OR · Replace the battery with one that is charged (see "To install the battery" on page 15). Note If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to work while your battery recharges. Startup Guide 31 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Startup Guide 33 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM modules Installing RAM modules The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM expansion modules. Use SONY SDRAM modules only; EDO RAM is not supported. Your computer's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Carefully read the following caution information. CAUTION Handle the RAM module only by its three nonconnector edges. Otherwise, you may damage the module due to electrostatic discharge. Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. select the Advanced menu and select a size from the Hibernate Partition Size drop-down list. If you want to create a hibernate partition without recovering the operating system, select the "Do not load operating system" checkbox and select one of the partition options. If your system came with two Recovery CDs, you may be prompted to insert Disc 2 during the partitioning process. When you are prompted to reboot your computer, remove the Recovery CD and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Follow the onscreen instructions for setting up Windows. When Windows setup is complete, reinstall any applications and restore backed-up data. 36 Startup Guide Service and Support Startup Guide 37 Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. SONY warrants to you, the end-user customer, that SONY hardware, accessories, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified in the Warranty Duration sheet included with your SONY computer. If SONY receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, SONY will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new. SONY warrants to you that SONY software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified in the Warranty Duration sheet included with your SONY computer, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If SONY receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, SONY will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects. [. . . ] Any modifications to the computer not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the SONY notebook PC in these regions. U. S. A. The SONY notebook PC generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception. The SONY notebook PC complies with the limits for a Class B computing device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by removing the unit's batteries and AC adapter), try the following: · reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna · relocating the computer with respect to the receiver · connecting the computer's AC adapter to another power outlet Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, use properly shielded cables with this device. For more information, consult your dealer, an experienced radio/television technician, or the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. [. . . ]