Sony Personal Computer manual Precautions and Procedures, Typical expansion memory configuration

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Precautions and Procedures

The procedures described below 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.

Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer, and be sure to observe the proper safety precautions listed below. Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.

Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components. Perform the procedures described below 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 install the module. The package protects the module from ESD.

Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD, or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil.

Typical expansion memory configuration

Total System Memory (MB)

On board (MB)

Slot (MB)

128

128

0

256

128

128

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Contents Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer WelcomeConnecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Displaying Battery Information Adding MemoryTroubleshooting 115 125 135 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer Using the Keyboard KeyboardFunctions of the keyboard keys Key DescriptionCombinations and functions with the Windows key Combination FunctionIndicators IndicatorIndicator Function Combinations Feature Functions Combinations and functions with the Fn keySome functions are not available until Windows launches Using Vaio Action Setup Vaio Action Setup functionsUsing the Jog Dial Control Launcher modeUsing Launcher mode Guide modeUsing guide mode To use the Jog Dial control with other software To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareAction Description Internal timer Using a dialog boxUsing Memory Stick Media What is MagicGate?Types of Memory Stick media To insert a Memory Stick mediaTo view the contents of Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick media VisualFlowTo use VisualFlow Using Memory Stick Media Vaio Computer Using PC Cards To insert PC cardTo remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Using Power Saving Modes Normal modeStandby mode Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode Connecting a Phone Line How to connect a phone cablePlugging in Phone Cable Connecting to a LAN Connecting to LANTo set up your ethernet connection To connect to a network To set the Modem’s Country/regionTurning On Wireless LAN Connecting to a Wireless LANWireless LAN Access Point Communicating with Access Point infrastructure To communicate with an Access Point, proceed as followsConnecting to a wireless LAN Communicating without Access Point ad-hoc To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as followsSetting Wireless Network Connection Properties Turning Off Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk driveTo insert a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is onTo remove a floppy disk To carry the floppy disk drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive To connect an optical driveTo insert a disc To remove the drive Cleaning CD or DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discsConnecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive To connect an i.LINK optical disc driveConnecting i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouseConnecting Vaio Computers Connecting with i.LINKConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display To connect a computer display To connect a projectorConnecting an External Display Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Connecting a TV To connect a TVConnecting a USB Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Microphone To switch the microphone jack functionalityTo connect an external microphone To record from a microphone or audio equipmentTo adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window To increase the sound of the microphoneTo adjust sound device volume Sound device FunctionConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersExpanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Personal Digital AssistantChange text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your Vaio Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screenSony Notebook Setup tabs Tab DescriptionTo view the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management toolbar Power Management profiles To customize Power Management settingsIcon Description Camera Word ProcessingSpreadsheet CommunicationsPower Management commands Conserving battery powerStandby HibernateDisplaying Battery Information Battery icon descriptionsTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery icon Battery statusFully charged Displaying detailed battery information Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemChanging the window design of Sony software To change the window designSelecting the Display Mode To select the display modeChange text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration Precautions and ProceduresOn board MB Slot MB Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Vaio Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer Overview Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Photoshop Elements America OnlineEarthLink Network Total Access ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 ProDigitalPrint DVgate100 Real Jukebox RealPlayerSmart Capture 101102 WinDVD 103Adjusting image resolution DVgate application notesDigital video captures Hard disk drive partition105 Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDsDriver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsUsing Your Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs 107Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 108109 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 110To use the System Recovery CDs 111If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 112Recovering Microsoft Word 113114 Troubleshooting 115Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer starts, but a Bios error appearsMy computer does not start 116117 My computer stops responding or does not shut down Power Management setting is not responding118 Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud 119Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Want to change the video resolution of my displayMy LCD screen is blank 120Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work properly 121Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse 122My optical drive is not playing my disc properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices123 My PC Card is not working My optical disc drive tray does not open124 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 125Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashesCannot use the DVgate software 126What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? 127Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow 128Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions Cannot use the Wireless LAN functionalityComputer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Cannot access the InternetData transfers are interrupted 130My speakers have no sound Troubleshooting Audio131 My microphone does not work 132Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 133134 Getting Help 135Support Options Manuals and Online Help FilesOperating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Sony PC SupportSony Customer Support Sony Fax-on-Demand137 Software Support Information 138Quicken Intuit Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, IncSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc WinDVD InterVideo, IncSony Service Center 140141 142 143 144 LAN 145146 147 148 149
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