User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EG11FX/L DATASHEET

[. . . ] Specifications -- The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport. sony. com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www. sony. ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport. sony. com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. VAIO Recovery Guide -- Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. [. . . ] If a memory module is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the computer. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory module 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 change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. See Opening the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 2 Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the slot cover's screw, and then remove the slot cover. !When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove addon cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to remove. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the add-on card into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover. 4 Replace the side panel. See Closing the Computer (page 96) for the detailed instructions. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. !There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium battery. To replace the lithium battery 1 2 3 4 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. See Opening the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the lithium battery. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing up. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Replace the side panel. [. . . ] VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere Standard, or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer. [. . . ]