User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB42FM/WI

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw 5. Remove the bay cover and touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) 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 105 2. 5. Push the module down until it snaps into place. When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information. Page 106 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system's memory 1. The System Recovery DVD enables you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original, preinstalled programs. If the operating system or programs become corrupted or are erased, you can restore your computer to the original factory settings. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery Utility, located on the System Recovery DVD, to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. See Using the Application Recovery Utility for more information. The System Recovery process removes all programs that you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any program that was not included with the computer when you purchased it. Page 116 Using the System Recovery DVD The System Recovery DVD contains a backup copy of all the programs originally installed on your hard disk. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Your computer may include one or more System Recovery DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. If you have more than one DVD, insert the first DVD (No. You may be prompted to insert the next DVD, depending on what you want to restore. The System Recovery utility does not back up your system's data. [. . . ] Enjoy cinema-quality sound immediately and experience fully enhanced digital or analog sound. Support web site http://www. americas. creative. com/support/custsup. asp Station. com Sony Online Entertainment Inc. Sony Online's award-winning Web site offers gamers the best in casual online games. With popular TV titles such as Jeopardy! [. . . ]