User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB2RFX/B

[. . . ] Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. [. . . ] Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer. Page 116 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages, memos, etc. by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack on your computer. To record from a microphone 1. Double-click the Volume icon on the Windows ® taskbar. The Volume Control window appears. From the Options menu, click Properties. Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box, and click OK. Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column, if it is not already selected. Click Start, and select All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then Sound Recorder. The Sound Sound Recorder window appears. 4. 5. For help using Sound Recorder, click Help in the Sound Recorder window. To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window. 3. Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and select Adjust Audio Properties. On the Audio tab, click Volume in the Sound recording box. Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. Page 117 Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Page 118 Precautions and Procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. Wait for the computer to cool down. The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws. Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw(s) on the memory bay. To avoid damaging the computer, do not remove or loosen any other screws. Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. Touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity. Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer. Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No. See To install a memory module for more information. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45-degree angle. See To remove a memory module. Installing a New Mem ory Module Page 120 2. 5. Push the module down until it snaps into place. When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. [. . . ] Sony Online's award-winning Web site offers gamers the best in casual online games. With popular TV titles such as Jeopardy!Wheel of Fortune Online, card games, and action titles like Cosmic Rift, the station rewards its players with a host of contests and cash giveaways as well as localization so players can play in French, German and Japanese. Support: Sony Electronics, see VAIO Support Agent TurboTax® for the Web Intuit, Inc. [. . . ]