Sony MicroTower manual On Using the Hard Disk Drive, On Handling Diskettes

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When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-in cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove.

On Using the Hard Disk Drive

Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.

Do not move the computer during operation.

Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature.

Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

On Handling Diskettes

Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.

Keep diskettes away from magnets.

Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.

On Handling CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs

Do not touch the surface of the disc.

Do not drop or bend the disc.

On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.

If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

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Contents Vaio MicroTower User Guide Owner’s Record Safety InformationFCC Part Regulatory InformationTelephone Consumer Protection Act Contents Vaio MicroTower User Guide Getting Started With Vaio SpaceComputer Basics ContentsViii About the User Guide WelcomePage Choosing a Location for Your Computer Setting Up Your Vaio MicroTowerVaio MicroTower User Guide Setting Up Your Vaio MicroTower Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer DisplayConnecting a Display, Speakers A Microphone To remove the palmrest Connecting the Optional PalmrestConnecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Phone Line and Phone Connecting the Power Cords Connecting Enables You To For Details Connecting PeripheralsIf your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display Connecting a Television Audio/Video OutCable From Display Back of TV Cable From Display Back of TV Audio splitter not included Connecting a Printer Connecting a Joystick or Midi Instrument To connect an i.LINK IEEE-1394 device Connecting an i.LINK IEEE-1394 Equipped DeviceTo connect an S/PDIF device Connecting an S/PDIF Equipped Digital Audio DeviceTo connect an S-Link Control A1 device Connecting an S-Link Control A1 Equipped DeviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus Device Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Peripheral Starting Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer To take the computer out of standby mode Using the Standby ModeStandby Mode Indicators To put the computer in standby modeTo shut down your computer Shutting Down Your ComputerTo start Vaio Space Starting Vaio SpaceCenter Name and Icon Contains Description Vaio Space CentersGetting Started With Vaio Space Navigating through Vaio SpaceTo go to a center within Vaio Space Button Function Vaio Space ControlsOther Software Center Functions Action Procedure Using the Software CenterTo launch the Software Center Program Description Using the Audio-Video CenterTo launch the Online Center Using the Online CenterCategory Description Using Tool Center Tools Using the Tool CenterTo exit Vaio Space Using the Help CenterExiting Vaio Space To launch the Help CenterPage Getting Help Vaio MicroTower User Guide Getting Help Calling SOSTo place a call to SOS Vaio MicroTower User Guide Options Descriptions My software program locks up or crashes TroubleshootingMy computer won’t start My computer locks upCannot play a CD-ROM disc Vaio MicroTower User Guide My DVD-ROM drive tray won’t openCannot play a DVD-ROM disc My speakers have no sound My modem doesn’t work Vaio MicroTower User Guide My modem connection is slowMy microphone doesn’t work My mouse doesn’t work Can’t find the Windows taskbar Vaio MicroTower User Guide My keyboard doesn’t workUsing the System Recovery CDs Vaio MicroTower User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM driveTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsPage Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower To insert an add-in board Inserting an Add-in BoardUpgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Adding Memory To install memoryAlign the Dimm over the socket To replace the lithium battery Replacing the Lithium BatteryUpgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Vaio MicroTower User Guide Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Vaio MicroTower User Guide To remove the left-side panel Removing the Left-Side PanelTo remove the bottom panel Removing the Bottom PanelTo remove the front panel Removing the Front PanelTo detach the diskette drive Detaching the Diskette DriveTo replace the diskette drive Replacing the Diskette DriveTo replace the bottom panel Replacing the Bottom PanelTo replace the front panel Replacing the Front PanelTo replace the left-side panel Replacing the Left-Side PanelKey Description Using the KeyboardVaio MicroTower User Guide Key Description Computer Basics Changing the Function of the Programmable ButtonsLight Off Term Description Using the MouseTo set up the mouse for left-hand use Setting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand UseTo use the drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo use the diskette drive Using the Diskette DrivePage Other Information On the Power Source On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On Handling On InstallationOther Information On Upgrading the System On Moisture CondensationOn Handling CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs On Handling DiskettesPage Limited Warranty Statement Vaio MicroTower User Guide Index Vaio MicroTower User Guide Index SOS Index