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... directly on your computer on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location...
... directly on your computer on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location...
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Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your computer: § ... computer. 2 of 5 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords.
Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your computer: § ... computer. 2 of 5 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords.
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... a properly grounded wall socket to avoid a small static charge building up on a hard surface. § If you are used . IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer again. § There is normal and does not indicate a malfunction... packs. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this model. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using ...
... a properly grounded wall socket to avoid a small static charge building up on a hard surface. § If you are used . IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer again. § There is normal and does not indicate a malfunction... packs. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this model. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using ...
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... 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ...83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Connecting an i.LINK Device 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90 Setting the Password 91 Using Intel(R) VT 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the VAIO Power Management 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 101 Adding and Removing Memory 102
... 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ...83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Connecting an i.LINK Device 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90 Setting the Password 91 Using Intel(R) VT 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the VAIO Power Management 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 101 Adding and Removing Memory 102
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...look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.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/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated...
...look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.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/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated...
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n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
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... and Support - You may not be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to find out about the configuration of your computer. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. See the specifications to find useful documentation such...
... and Support - You may not be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to find out about the configuration of your computer. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. See the specifications to find useful documentation such...
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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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
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...brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ...receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. You can...
...brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ...receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. You can...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends.
To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 100) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 100) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
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...Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ 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. !
...Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ 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. !
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...a problem is in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum... Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer...
...a problem is in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum... Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Use of your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
... press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Use of your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
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...command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the ...built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed ...
...command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the ...built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed ...
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...sensor. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a... to automatically turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight.
...sensor. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a... to automatically turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight.
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... touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move forward. If you can flick left button. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Slide two ...
... touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move forward. If you can flick left button. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Slide two ...