[. . . ] Specifications -- The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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. Click VAIO Recovery Guide. MCE Guide (Selected models only) -- Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. [. . . ] Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Click Start and then Control Panel. If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab. If necessary, you can change the items in the list, for example, the LCD brightness of your computer screen. The power scheme has been activated. You must have administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. 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. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 90 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. A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen. n 98 N Precautions On Using the Power Source See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model. Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or shredder. This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction. n 99 N Precautions On Handling Your Computer Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer. If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer and then unplug it. [. . . ] 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 145). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer. [. . . ]