User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB2RFX/G

[. . . ] Keyboard Page 3 Functions of the keyboard keys Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys. Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. [. . . ] Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components. Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module. The package protects the module from ESD. Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD, or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil. Page 109 Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory (MB) On board (MB) Slot (MB) 128 128 0 256 128 128 Page 110 Installing a Memory Module To add a memory module, proceed as follows: 1. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and remove the battery. 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. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity. 10. Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No. Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Page 113 12. Close the computer cover and replace the three (3) fastening screws on the bottom of the computer. Page 114 Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed. Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Page 115 About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you the following: Software Overview Software Support Information Sony Service Center Page 116 Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions, or include supporting documentation. Adobe Acrobat® Reader Adobe Systems Inc. Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms. [. . . ] Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your computer. Make sure the printer is compatible with the Windows® operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers. Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. [. . . ]