User manual SONY VAIO VPC-Z12CGX/XQ

[. . . ] 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, at http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at http://esupport. sony. com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. 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. [. . . ] To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: You contact your dealer to install a new memory module. You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model, refer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following pages. The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model. Notes on adding/removing memory modules Be careful when changing memory. Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer. Double-click the System Information folder. Double-click the System Information icon. You can view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 120 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. On Handling the LCD Screen (page 121) On Using the Power Source (page 122) On Handling Your Computer (page 123) On Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) On Handling Discs (page 126) On Using the Battery Pack (page 127) On Using Headphones (page 128) On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 129) On Handling the Hard Disk (page 130) On Handling the Memory Card Adapter (page 131) n 121 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. Be careful when using your computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it. Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time. The residual image disappears in a while. [. . . ] VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 177). n 189 N Support Options VAIO MediaTM software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO MediaTM software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO® computers. You can set up one or more VAIO computers as "media servers, " which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network. [. . . ]