Notebook Computer Service Manual

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Contents
1 Welcome ..........................................................5
Features.......................................................................................... 6
Unpacking Your Notebook.............................................................. 7
Registering Your Notebook ............................................................ 9
2 Setting Up Your VAIO
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Notebook ...............11
Locating Controls and Ports......................................................... 12
Connecting a Power Source ......................................................... 17
Starting Your Notebook................................................................ 23
Shutting Down Your Notebook..................................................... 24
Using Power Saving Modes.......................................................... 25
3 Adding Memory .............................................27
Precautions and Procedures......................................................... 28
Removing a Memory Module ....................................................... 30
installing a Memory Module ......................................................... 31
Viewing the amount of memory ................................................... 32
4 About the Software on Your Notebook .......33
Overview of Software ................................................................... 34
Using Your Recovery CDs ............................................................ 39
5 Troubleshooting............................................43
Troubleshooting the Notebook ..................................................... 44
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen.................................................. 48
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad .................................. 49
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices.......... 51
Troubleshooting Software ............................................................ 53