Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer.
... computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your ... the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as the electromagnetic...
If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your ... the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as the electromagnetic...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer again. § There is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge... over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from...
...product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer again. § There is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge... over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from...
Safety
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... to any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by third parties. reserves the right to make any time without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Some of license agreements enclosed with this manual... or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not...
... to any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by third parties. reserves the right to make any time without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Some of license agreements enclosed with this manual... or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not...
Safety
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...may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or ...available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Use of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to the documentation that are ...
...may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or ...available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Use of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to the documentation that are ...
Safety
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... temperatures; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://sony.ca/support/ for any interference that you may experience or that may cause .... ❑ To prevent possible damage and risk of the unit will rise during the life of the product, be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages arising from the pacemaker. ❑...
... temperatures; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://sony.ca/support/ for any interference that you may experience or that may cause .... ❑ To prevent possible damage and risk of the unit will rise during the life of the product, be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages arising from the pacemaker. ❑...
Safety
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...reception, which the receiver is not responsible for any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in USA or http://sony.ca/support/ for compliance could void the user's authority to radio and television reception. 8 Other versions may not cause harmful ...interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in a particular installation. Operation is subject to which can be shielded and grounded. NOTE: The manufacturer is connected...
...reception, which the receiver is not responsible for any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in USA or http://sony.ca/support/ for compliance could void the user's authority to radio and television reception. 8 Other versions may not cause harmful ...interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in a particular installation. Operation is subject to which can be shielded and grounded. NOTE: The manufacturer is connected...
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-174-356-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-174-356-11(1)
Startup Guide
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VGN-NW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from your model. Attention Your computer takes a few times ...turned on or in case of powering on . 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to your computer. Be sure to connect the AC adapter to manage wireless ...
VGN-NW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from your model. Attention Your computer takes a few times ...turned on or in case of powering on . 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to your computer. Be sure to connect the AC adapter to manage wireless ...
Users Guide
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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Quick Web Access Function 37 ...74 Connecting a USB Device 75 Connecting an i.LINK Device 77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 79 Setting the Password 80 Using Intel(R) VT 87 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the VAIO Power Management 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care...
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Quick Web Access Function 37 ...74 Connecting a USB Device 75 Connecting an i.LINK Device 77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 79 Setting the Password 80 Using Intel(R) VT 87 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the VAIO Power Management 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care...
Users Guide
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.../support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications...
.../support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications...
Users Guide
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General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such ...
General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such ...
Users Guide
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.... Some features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
.... Some features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
Users Guide
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... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
Users Guide
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...the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make ...
...the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make ...
Users Guide
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 31) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 31) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
Users Guide
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... when the remaining battery life becomes short. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is directly connected to an AC power source. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Going back...
... when the remaining battery life becomes short. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is directly connected to an AC power source. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Going back...
Users Guide
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... saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 89) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 89) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
Users Guide
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... ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer... Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following...
... ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer... Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following...
Users Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Quick ...