User manual SONY VAIO VPC-W221AX

[. . . ] Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. In the manual, the TM or ® marks are not specified. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. [. . . ] Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. To select a power plan 1 2 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. Select your desired power plan. To change the power plan settings 1 2 3 4 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. If you need to change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Click OK. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management. To start VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring Your Modem Before you can start using your internal modem (not all modems are built-in), or each time you use your modem while traveling, make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options window matches the country you are dialing from. To change the country settings for your modem 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start and Control Panel. The Location Information window appears. Enter the required information, and then click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab. 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 before you are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD. Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. Do not place the memory module in a location subject to: Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35°C or less than 5°C High humidity Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity. Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). [. . . ] e-Support: This interactive part of our web site http://www. vaio-link. com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet. Using a personalized account, you can log your technical queries with ease. VAIO-Link help lines: Before contacting VAIO-Link by telephone, try to solve the problem by reading the printed and nonprinted documentation. Visit the other Sony web sites: http://www. club-vaio. com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community. [. . . ]