Sony Notebook
User Guide
Precautions
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Viewing the amount of memory
To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Go to
Sony Notebook Setup
via the
Start
menu.
The
Sony Notebook Setup
dialog box appears.
3
In the
About this Computer
tab you can view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory
does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook.
Other precautions
On handling the hard disk
The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. On the other hand, it may
be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock or dust.
Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration,
shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer.
To avoid damaging your hard disk:
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Do not give a shock to your computer.
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Keep away from magnets.
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Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in unstable situation.
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Do not move your computer while the power is on.
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Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data.
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Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature.
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Do not move your computer while the system is in
Standby
mode.
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If the hard disk is damaged, the data cannot be restored.
