User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3DFX/BJ

[. . . ] reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. [. . . ] Rotate the Jog Dial control to Multipurpose drive bay, and then press the Jog Dial control. Note: If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions. To insert the DVD drive You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD-ROM drive into the multipurpose drive bay. You can also insert the DVD-ROM drive while the computer is in power saving mode. Multipurpose drive bay DVD-ROM drive Insert until it clicks " VAIO Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. The PC card slots can accommodate (at the same time) two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PC card. Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook manual for details. Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card with this computer. To insert a PC card Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards. You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card. 1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button away from the computer, and then push it in toward the computer. 2 Remove the PC card slot protector. When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors. 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the front label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button. Using Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode. 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the Jog Dial control. The window switches to the guide mode, and shows the Jog Dial's function. 2 3 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function. To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1. Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the shift key while turning the Jog Dial control. VAIO Action Setup Guide mode "% The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial's function. Software that supports the Jog Dial Control If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog Dial's functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software applications online Help. Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control, you can scroll the window or adjust the window size as described below: Action Maximize Window* Description Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window. Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window. Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window. Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode. [. . . ] Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module. " VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove a memory module 1 2 3 Follow steps 1 to 5 of "To install a memory module. " Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity. Remove the memory module. 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows. The memory module is released. 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow. 4 1 2 3 Follow steps 8 and 9 of "To install a memory module. " To install a memory module Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer. screw Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size. Adding Memory # 4 Lift the two stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly. stopper 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs, then gently lean it over the display. [. . . ]