[. . . ] Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Furniture and posture -- Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the computer's display -- Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle. [. . . ] 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 momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded, such as a pipe, radiator, or faucet. Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module. Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer, see the VAIO® Computer Specifications. If you wish to purchase a memory module, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Page 104 Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module. When installing a memory module, do not open the module package until you are ready to install it. The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). To remove a memory module 1. Disconnect the power cord, all cables, and remove the battery if it is installed. Wait for the computer to cool down. The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws. If the operating system or programs become corrupted or are erased, you can restore your computer to the original factory settings. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery Utility, located on the System Recovery DVD, to reinstall individual programs and device drivers. See Using the Application Recovery Utility for more information. The System Recovery process removes all programs that you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any program that was not included with the computer when you purchased it. Page 116 Using the System Recovery DVD The System Recovery DVD contains a backup copy of all the programs originally installed on your hard disk. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. Your computer may include one or more System Recovery DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. You may be prompted to insert the next DVD, depending on what you want to restore. The System Recovery utility does not back up your system's data. If you wish to retain your system data, first perform a backup to an external media. To use the System Recovery DVD 1. Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Shut Down, and selecting Shut Down. Select the appropriate option to recover your system: 5. Default System Drive Recovery -- All data on Drive C is deleted. [. . . ] Easily create, customize, and listen to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for audio devices, and record sound or music from various sources. Enjoy cinema-quality sound immediately and experience fully enhanced digital or analog sound. Support web site http://www. americas. creative. com/support/custsup. asp Station. com Sony Online Entertainment Inc. Sony Online's award-winning Web site offers gamers the best in casual online games. [. . . ]